Susan Njoki: Chiromo Hospital Breaks Silence after Death of Woman Forcefully Admitted into Facility
- The founder of Chiromo Hospital has released a statement following the disturbing news surrounding the medical facility
- A woman who was forcefully admitted to the hospital died less than 24 hours after her admission, with news surrounding her death causing public unrest
- The chairman of the facility broke his silence days later as investigations into the victim's death continued
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Chiromo Hospital Group founder and chairman, Frank Njenga, has spoken out for the first time after the tragic death of Susan Kamengere Njoki.
Source: UGC
Kamengere passed away at Chiromo Hospital’s Braeside Branch less than 24 hours after being forcefully admitted.
She was reportedly admitted by four individuals against her will, and her death occurred hours later on Tuesday, July 15.
What did Frank Njenga say about Susan Kamengere's death?
Njenga had remained silent on the matter but finally addressed the demise of nurse Kamengere.
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"A brilliant young woman known to me personally died in our care. That demands more than sorrow. It demands truth. I appreciate that many questions abound in the minds of the family and the public at large," part of his statement read.
He acknowledged that all questions arising from the heartbreaking incident "must be answered and shall be answered in due course of investigation by the relevant entities."
Njenga added that the best way to honor Kamengere was by ensuring the truth surrounding the circumstances of her death was established in an open and transparent manner.
Susan Kamengere's autopsy results
Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) continue to probe the tragic incident that has left the victim's family in anguish.
The DCI is working to unearth the final moments of the medical practitioner and uncover the truth about her death.
A postmortem conducted on Wednesday, July 23, established that Kamengere died from being strangled.
Staff members who accessed and handled Kamengere during her brief stay at the facility were interrogated by detectives.
DCI review Chiromo Hospital CCTV footage
Investigators also reviewed CCTV footage in their quest to piece together her final moments.
Two other patients who shared the room with Kamengere on the fateful day were also questioned.
However, it was reported that one patient attendant said to have accessed Kamengere while she was in the facility went missing.
The individual reportedly disappeared on Wednesday, July 16, and police continue to search for him.
Kenyans react to Chiromo Hospital's founder's statement
The updates have sparked reactions from social media users, who weighed in on the developments:
Pst Jennifer - Kenya:
"So sad. Peace and comfort from Almighty God to the entire family as the deceased rests where he prepared for herself."
Dornboss Mmbohi Emoja:
"It's so sad when the institutions that are supposed to be custodians of human life become the alleys of death. She died a painful death. May the killers be thoroughly punished."
William Ngewa:
"A life was lost. The grieving family needs justice in these moments of grief."
Isaac Mugo:
"That's just empty pretense to condole with the family. This seems like a well-coordinated plan. How can someone be taken from her home and killed in a hospital?"
Keziah Njenga:
"May he do something about it and not just offer empty talk. Action is more needed."
Martin Michubu:
"Too late... Do your security officers conduct ward rounds to ensure everything is fine?"
Source: UGC
Susan Kamengere's sister speaks
In another report, Kamengere’s sister revealed that the deceased made a distressed call to the family before being forcefully injected by four men.
Priscilla Wanjiku swiftly responded to her sister’s heart-wrenching call and rushed to Kamengere’s house, only for the watchman to hand her a note.
Prior to her death, Kamengere had shared a Facebook post naming the person who had allegedly sent the men to apprehend her.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
