NAKURU – Governor Susan Kihika of Nakuru has pledged enhanced security measures for medical professionals in the wake of a tragic incident at Nakuru Level Five Hospital. The hospital recently established additional call rooms for doctors and interns to improve their working conditions.

According to Kenya News Agency, this commitment follows the unfortunate death of Dr. Laban Langat, a 26-year-old medical intern, whose body was discovered in a trench at the hospital’s Margaret Kenyatta Mother-Baby Maternity wing on Saturday. He had been on duty on Friday night. Expressing regret over the incident, Kihika emphasized that the county administration is taking steps to prevent such occurrences in any medical facility across the county.

“We are working closely with investigating officers to ensure a thorough examination of the case and to seek justice for Dr. Korir’s family,” Kihika stated. The administration is focusing on securing workspaces for medics and providing additional call rooms for interns to rest during their service.

Dr. Korir Rotich, an intern at Nakuru Level 5 Hospital, confirmed that the county government had improved lighting and set up eight more call rooms for the 20 interns at the facility. “We are demanding the latest and factual updates on the investigations to regain our confidence,” Dr. Rotich said. He also mentioned that the security firm on duty during the incident is being replaced within two weeks, and stressed the need for the new firm to be competent in supporting service delivery at the facility.

Investigators are continuing to gather information to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the incident. Dr. Titus Ngulungu, a government pathologist, noted that Dr. Langat had sustained injuries to his neck, abdomen, lips, and wrist. The postmortem indicated compression at the neck as the cause of death.

Dr. Obiero Stephen informed that Dr. Langat’s family is preparing for his burial, scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024.