Police and prison officials are investigating the death of a suspect at the Eldama Ravine Prisons, Baringo.
The prisoner identified as Stanley Ngetich, 48, died on August 19 at about 3 pm, officials said.
The deceased was remanded at the prison facility on August 8 for the offence of having alcoholic drinks that do not conform to the requirement of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2010, police said.
The case was slotted for judgment on the same day he died.
Prison officials said the suspect fell unconscious while awaiting his judgment verdict at the court and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The judgement was to be done virtually.
The body was moved to the hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem.
Police said they are investigating the death.
Meanwhile, the body of a man was on Wednesday morning found dangling on a tree in Athi River, Machakos.
According to police, the 45-year-old man died by suicide.
The body was moved to Shalom Community Hospital Mortuary awaiting identification and postmortem.
