Mbagathi Hospital Stories

CCTV shows Ojwang’s body at Mbagathi Hospital, police delayed 24 minutes before alerting doctors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

The footage aligns with the hospital’s official report, which confirmed that Ojwang had no vital signs when he arrived from Central Police Station in...

Report reveals Albert Ojwang was dead, bruised and cold on arrival at Mbagathi Hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

A detailed report from Mbagathi Hospital reveals that Ojwang was brought in at 2 am from Central Police Station already lifeless and bearing extensive...

Senators question why police took Ojwang to Mbagathi instead of closer, better-equipped KNH
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 11, 2025

Five officers have been named as the ones who arrested Ojwang, a teacher and a blogger, whose death in custody is now under investigation by the IPOA.

Garissa senator warns of national division over selective justice in wake of Ojwang’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Haji said while it was important to demand justice for Ojwang, similar urgency should be shown for other Kenyans who have died under unclear circumsta...

Activist claims Ojwang’s social media accounts pulled down, police CCTV footage deleted
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Speaking after a delayed post-mortem on Tuesday, activist Fred Ogola demanded that the state explain why Ojwang’s online platforms were taken over and...

Kanja confirms DIG Eliud Lagat filed complaint against Albert Ojwang who died in police custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

While addressing journalists on Monday, Kanja explained that DIG Lagat raised concerns about false information being circulated on social media platfo...

‘He never even finished his lunch’: Grief, questions after blogger Omondi dies in police custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

Amnesty further urged that the findings of the investigations be made public and that any officers found responsible be held fully accountable per the...

Desperate patients turned away as doctors' strike enters second week
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 12, 2025

While emergency cases are still being admitted, the majority of patients are left to fend for themselves. The long queues, empty consultation rooms, a...

Patients stranded as Nairobi doctors’ strike enters seventh day
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 06, 2025

All Nairobi County doctors and clinical officers downed their tools last week, crippling public healthcare services and leaving patients in distress....

Mutuini Hospital set to become Nairobi's fourth Level 5 facility
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

The upgraded hospital will also offer services such as chemotherapy, pathology, forensic services, and a mortuary, further ensuring that the community...

Patients stranded as end of NHIF leaves many unprepared for SHIF rollout
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 02, 2024

KMPDU has reiterated that NHIF is far superior to SHIF, warning of potential fraud within the new payment system.

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