Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that investigations into the brutal murder of Gilbert Kinyua Muthoni at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are still ongoing, with justice expected to be served once the process is complete.
Kinyua, a patient in the neurology ward, was found murdered on February 7, 2025, at Level 7B, male section, group C, cube two. Appearing before the National Assembly Security Committee, Murkomen said the government is committed to resolving the case and bringing those responsible to book.
“The investigations are ongoing, and once finalised, any person or persons found culpable will be arraigned in court,” said Murkomen in response to a query by Nyeri MP Rahab Mukami.
Details of the gruesome incident reveal that Kinyua had a deep throat cut and blood-soaked beddings. The shared ward space suggested he had a roommate, whose open black crocks bore suspected blood stains. Blood droplets were observed between the beds, and a suspected blood-stained kitchen knife was recovered from the rooftop of a nearby building.
The Homicide Investigation Bureau and the DCI forensic team processed the scene. Samples from the knife, floor, crocks, and fingernails were swabbed and submitted to the Government Chemist on the same day. A postmortem was conducted on February 20, and additional samples were taken for DNA and toxicology testing.
Preliminary DNA results confirmed the blood on the knife and floor matched the deceased. However, no foreign DNA was found under the roommate’s fingernails, and the crocks showed only lightly stained human blood. The roommate’s DNA was not detected in any other tested samples.
Murkomen noted that further forensic analysis is still underway. Upon completion, the case file will be submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for action.
To prevent such incidents, the government plans to boost security in hospitals through improved regulations, installation of CCTV and scanners, and enhanced police presence. The CS also encouraged the public to share any useful information via the DCI’s toll-free line 0800 722 203, promising confidentiality and safety for whistleblowers.
