Kenyatta National Hospital has refuted claims that a bullet recovered following the treatment of a woman who was shot in Nairobi’s Gikomba area had gone missing.
In a statement signed on Sunday by the hospital’s Senior Director, Clinical Services, Dr. Joel Lessan, KNH clarified that the bullet recovered during medical management was retained and preserved as part of the relevant medical and evidentiary records.
“In accordance with established procedures, such recovered items are handed over to investigating officers through the appropriate judicial and investigative process for further handling and forensic examination,” Lessan said.
“KNH remains committed to cooperating with relevant authorities and providing any information or records required through the appropriate channels,” he added.
Moreen Nduku, a mother of one from Pipeline Estate, was allegedly shot by a police officer at Gikomba Market.
Nduku was shot on Monday, August 3, 2026, during a police operation at Gikomba Market in Nairobi, and subsequently succumbed to her gunshot injuries four days later at Kenyatta National Hospital on Friday, August 7.
Her family is now demanding answers over the incident.
Damaris Kieti, the deceased’s sister-in-law, questioned “why police are allowed to open fire in crowded zones.”
“Kwani polisi wakitoka training, are they allowed to open fire anywhere?...are they not trained?” Kieti posed.
X-ray images reportedly showed that the bullet passed through Moreen before lodging in Abdala’s leg. Moreen was taken to the ICU but died on Friday.
The family alleged that the bullet removed from Abdala’s leg had disappeared.
They also claimed police officers allegedly linked to Shauri Moyo Police Station visited the hospital several times, asking when the bullet would be removed.
Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid said the alleged disappearance of the bullet raises questions over a possible attempt to conceal evidence.
“No response to a routine disturbance should ever claim the life of an innocent citizen. We call upon IPOA to conduct a swift, transparent investigation into this fatal shooting and ensure full accountability for the officers involved,” Khalid said.
The family further claims a nurse told the officers that the bullet had to be handled according to the proper procedure.
Human rights activists have accused the authorities of failing to provide clear answers, while questions have also been raised over the role of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority in investigating the incident.