DPP directs DCI on Pumwani saga, gives them seven days to submit a report

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has ordered investigations after the discovery of 12 bodies of infants in polythene bags at the Pumwani Hospital.

Using his Twitter account, the DPP instructed the Director of Criminal Investigations to urgently commence a probe into the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

“The DPP and DCI have held an emergency meeting to deliberate on the matter. DPP has directed the DCI to urgently commence investigations into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the bodies and submit a progress report within seven days,” said the DPP.

“DPP's attention has been drawn to the media report(s) in relation to the discovery of twelve (12) bodies of infants at the Pumwani Hospital during the visit by H.E the Nairobi Governor, Hon. Mike Sonko,” he added.

The saga was revealed by Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko after he made an impromptu visit to the hospital on Monday 17th September.

The Governor visited the facility on a boda boda, getting the Hospital management off guard.

It’s alleged that the infants died after the management shut down the machines at the maternity wing.

“Conducting impromptu visit at Pumwani Hospital, where it’s alleged by members of the public that the management shut down the machines at the Maternity Wing, leading to loss of lives of young ones," said the Governor.