The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nakuru is investigating the mysterious death of an intern doctor at the Margaret Kenyatta Mother Baby Maternity wing of the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital.
According to a statement issued by Nakuru County Executive Member for Health Services, Roselyn Mungai, the medic’s body was discovered in the trenches outside the maternity wing at about 7:00 a.m. on Sunday.
She claimed that the body, which was later moved to the hospital morgue by the police, had no physical injuries, adding that his personal items were also intact.
“The individual whose time we cannot divulge still had his phone in his pocket at the time of discovery,” the CECM said.
She said the deceased was identified as one of the medical officer interns who had been serving the hospital since August 2023.
“The County Government of Nakuru, Department of Health, regrets the unfortunate incident. Governor Susan Kihika expresses profound sorrow and extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and the entire PGH fraternity for the tragic loss of one of their own,” Mungai said.
She said the family of the deceased has been informed, adding that DCI and the police were actively engaged in investigating the matter to determine the precise cause of death.
The family had not made a statement by the time of going to press.
