Police have launched an investigation into a shocking murder that took place inside a ward at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the country’s largest referral hospital. According to sources, the gruesome incident occurred in the hospital’s psychiatric unit, raising serious concerns about security within the facility.
Reports indicate that an unidentified assailant managed to sneak into the ward undetected and slit the patient’s throat in cold blood. The victim died on the spot. Strangely, the attack was not captured by CCTV cameras, leaving investigators scrambling for clues.
KNH has since issued a statement assuring patients and the public of their safety, stating that security measures are being reviewed to prevent such incidents in the future. However, the revelation that the murder happened inside a psychiatric ward has sparked even more alarm, with questions arising over how the assailant gained access to such a high-risk area.
A witness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the chilling scene. “There was blood everywhere. It was horrifying. No one saw the attacker come in or leave,” the source said.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the country, with Kenyans demanding answers on how such a violent crime could take place in what should be a highly monitored environment. Security experts are now questioning the effectiveness of the hospital’s access control and surveillance systems, with some calling for an urgent review of security protocols in public health institutions.
As police intensify their probe, the victim’s identity and possible motive behind the killing remain undisclosed. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
With the nation on edge, one unsettling question lingers—how did a murderer gain entry into a psychiatric ward, kill a patient, and vanish without a trace?
