How KNH's security lapses failed a helpless patient

Kenyatta National Hospital Acting Chief Executive Officer William Sigilai with Director Surgical Services Kennedy Ondede during a media briefing on the murder of a patient, Gilbert Kinyua held on February 9, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

In a disturbing tragedy that has sparked anger, Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni’s throat was slit inside what should have been the safest place for recovery-a hospital ward at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the country's largest referral facility.