KNH Gives Public Seven Days to Collect 85 Unclaimed Bodies

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has issued a seven-day deadline for members of the public to identify and collect 85 unclaimed bodies stored at its Farewell Home mortuary. In a notice released on Tuesday, the hospital called upon relatives and other interested individuals to determine the identities of the bodies and make appropriate arrangements for their retrieval within the given timeframe.

Failure to do so would result in the hospital seeking court authorization to dispose of the remains. KNH's action adheres to the provisions of the Public Health Act, Cap 242, and the Public Health (Public Mortuaries) Rules, 1991. The hospital has provided a list of the unclaimed bodies to assist the public in determining if any of their loved ones are among those held at the mortuary.

Those with missing relatives are encouraged to review the list and contact the hospital to aid in the identification and collection process before the deadline expires. If the bodies remain unclaimed after the seven-day notice period, KNH will proceed with disposal only after obtaining the necessary court authorization.