KNH Clarifies Bullet Recovered During Patient’s Treatment

By Monyonge Kebati

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has clarified that a bullet recovered during the treatment of a patient at the facility was retained and preserved as part of the hospital’s medical and evidentiary records.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the hospital said the clarification followed media reports concerning the handling of the bullet recovered during the patient’s treatment.

KNH explained that, in accordance with established procedures, recovered items of evidentiary value are preserved and handed over to investigating officers through the appropriate judicial and investigative processes.

The hospital said the bullet remains preserved for further handling and forensic examination by the relevant authorities.

“The Hospital wishes to clarify that the bullet/projectile recovered during medical management was retained and preserved as part of the relevant medical and evidentiary records,” KNH said in the statement.

The hospital further said it remains committed to cooperating with relevant authorities and will provide any information or records required through the appropriate channels.

The statement was signed by Dr. Joel Lessan, Senior Director of Clinical Services at Kenyatta National Hospital.