A Kibera court has ordered Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Nairobi Women’s Hospital to present the full medical records of Kennedy Kalombotole, a long-term patient and the main suspect in the killing of two other patients at KNH.
Principal Magistrate Daisy Mutahi directed that both hospitals submit the documents by Thursday, July 24. The court will review the records before ruling on a police request for 21 more days to complete investigations.
Kalombotole appeared at the Kibera Law Courts on Monday. He faces accusations linked to the deaths of Gilbert Kinyua, who died in February, and Edward Ndegwa, who passed away last week – both at KNH.
Investigators told the court they are yet to obtain Kalombotole’s DNA samples. These samples will be analyzed against evidence collected from the crime scene and one of the victims’ bodies.
“The autopsy on the body of the deceased is yet to be conducted by a government pathologist to ascertain the cause of death and collect samples for analysis at the Government Chemist,” court documents state.
Detectives also cited work-related challenges that have delayed routine procedures like fingerprinting and statement recording.
The authorities consider Kalombotole a flight risk, given that he was arrested while hospitalized at KNH on July 18. He had been hospitalized there from November 2024. 
The police assert that they have no record of his residence, which justifies the concern that he might flee or tamper with investigations in progress if granted bail.
“Hence, if released on bail, there is likely hood of his absconding and interfering with our investigations,” the police submitted.
Police further added that the senseless brutality of the murders had left the families of the victims and the community in grief. Emotions are still running high with the families grieving their loved ones.
KNH confirmed that Kalombotole was an inpatient who was admitted under their care as a homeless. His first admission to the facility dates back to 2022.
The Kibera Court has ordered that Kalombotole remain in custody at Kilimani Police Station until July 24, when the court expects the hospital to submit his full medical report.
