Kennedy Kalombotole Stories

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital restricts visits after KNH patient murders

Maureen Kinyanjui | Aug 02, 2025

The changes come after the July 11 murder of a patient at KNH, which triggered public outrage and raised questions about the safety of patients in ref...

DCI report linked Kalombotole to KNH patient murder, but ODPP failed to immediately act

Lucy Mumbi | Jul 29, 2025

Despite the detailed findings being submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), no immediate action was taken.

Mbagathi Hospital ignoring court order to admit KNH murder suspect, lawyer claims

Maureen Kinyanjui | Jul 29, 2025

Philip Maiyo, the lawyer, said Kalombotole collapsed and began convulsing on Saturday night while in the hospital's care, but was still not admitted.

KNH murder suspect Kennedy Kalombotole held for 10 days pending identity confirmation

Lucy Mumbi | Jul 24, 2025

Kennedy Kalombotole, who appeared in court on Thursday, remains a mystery to authorities. The prosecution told the court that the State has not been a...

KNH ordered to produce medical records of murder suspect Kennedy Kalombotole

Carolyne Kubwa | Jul 21, 2025

Principal magistrate Daisy Mutahi directed that the records be produced in court on Thursday before making a decision on whether to grant police 21 da...

KNH faces backlash as health unions question handling of suspect in patient murder

Maureen Kinyanjui | Jul 19, 2025

According to hospital records, the suspect was first admitted in November 2022 to the Intensive Care Unit. After initial treatment, he was moved to th...