Former Chief Government Pathologist Moses Njue Charged with Stealing a Second Man's Heart
Former Chief Government pathologist Moses Njue was on Monday arraigned in court where he was charged with stealing a human body part.
The doctor is accused of stealing Benedict Karau's heart at Consolata Hospital in Meru in 2015 while performing a postmortem.
Njue was also charged with removing without permission and destroying Karau's heart. Appearing before Meru Chief Magistrate Lucy Ambasi, the pathologist denied the charges and was released on Sh500,000 cash bail.
Last month, Njue, who is now the Embu Level V hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO), was charged with stealing the heart of Timothy Mwandi Muumbo in June 2015 at Lee Funeral Home while performing an autopsy. He denied the charges and was freed on Sh1 million bond.
The hearing for the new case is scheduled for August 6th.
Comments
"Njue was also charged with…
Permalink
"Njue was also charged with removing without permission and destroying Karau's heart."
As much as I could careless about this doctor I have a few questions.
How can you do a postmortem without cutting open the heart to learn cause of death? Also, when they consented to him doing postmortem means they gave him permission to check the heart. Two, if he was interested in stealing the heart why would he destroy it?
Destroy evidence for cause…
Permalink
Destroy evidence for cause of death I guess..in that no second opinion pathologist can do tests..lakini sijui Sad story..though
Look at his pic, hiki ki…
Permalink
Look at his pic, hiki ki mutu kinaweza kula mutu. Destroyed the hearts by eating!
Nothing surprises me anymore in Kenya especially if it involves government officials.
This man has 2 cases with a…
Permalink
This man has 2 cases with a very long career there are sure to be more cases against him to come. Once a corrupt man always a corrupt man. I am happy other people will see and open ther eyes now.
Add new comment