Man Left in Limbo after Hospital Indefinitely Suspends Surgery to Extract Bullet from His Behind
- Samuel Kinyanjui was allegedly shot by a police officer on his behind during the June 2024 anti-government protests
- Fourteen months later, bullet fragments remain lodged in his body, leaving him in constant pain and unable to work
- He was scheduled for surgery at a hospital in Nairobi but was turned away on arrival after being told it had been suspended indefinitely
More than a year after the June 2024 anti-government protests, some Kenyans are still living not only with the memories but also with the pain of the demonstrations.
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Samuel Kinyanjui is one such young man. He sustained a bullet wound during the protests after allegedly being shot by a police officer.
Kinyanjui was shot in the gluteal region and 14 months later, the bullet fragments are still lodged in his body.
This has left him in constant pain and unable to work effectively, as he cannot move around without discomfort.
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Why was Samuel Kinyanjui’s surgery suspended?
To make matters worse, his hope of having the bullet fragments removed was shattered when the surgery was suspended indefinitely.
The 30-year-old said he had an appointment for the procedure at a hospital in Nairobi, hoping the prolonged pain would finally end.
However, he arrived at the facility on time, ready for surgery, only to be turned away.
“The doctor asked me to get a P3 form from Githurai or Kasarani Police Stations, but that failed because the officers at Githurai sent me to Kasarani, and when I got there, they redirected me back to Githurai,” he said.
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After sharing his predicament with the doctor, Kinyanjui was asked to present his discharge summary from Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) showing he had been admitted there with a bullet injury.
Orthopaedic surgeon Edward Sang explained that despite Kinyanjui having the KNH discharge summary, they also require a document from the authorities confirming they are aware of the case.
“We also need the relevant authorities to take the bullet once removed, either for forensics or for whatever other reasons they may require,” said Sang.
What can Kinyanjui do to get the surgery done?
Kinyanjui’s only other option is to obtain a letter from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) if he fails to get assistance from the police.
He could also escalate the matter to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
“I am just heartbroken because I do not know where to start, as my condition does not allow me to move around. I have nothing against anyone; I just want to be okay,” he shared.
Despite the setback, he remains hopeful that one day he will undergo the surgery, regain his strength, and return to a normal life.
Why did mortuary reject body of Kitengela boy
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a grieving woman from Kitengela expressed her distress after her son’s lifeless body was rejected by a mortuary in Nairobi.
Ann Nyawira’s son, Brian Kimutai, was shot dead during the Saba Saba protests held in June 2025, leaving his family heartbroken.
She was forced to keep the body overnight and, upon taking it to the mortuary, was told she needed a police permit before it could be booked.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
