Stephen Githaka Muriithi, 58, collapsed at Heshima Lodge, dies in the hospital with condom on -Olkalou

 

Police in Nyandarua launch investigations after the death of a man who was receiving treatment at JM Kariuki Memorial hospital in Ol’Kalou.


Stephen Githaka Muriithi, 58, was found breathing heavily at Heshima Lodge in Olkalou on Sunday before collapsing.

Mr Muriithi who worked at the lodge as a watchman is said to have had a condom on when he was found by a co-worker.


According to a police report, an employee of the lodging known as Edith Wairimu recorded a statement over the incident at Olkalou police station.

She told police that Mr Githaka was in room number 24 which was open at the time of his rescue.


“She quickly reported to Ol Kalou police station and officers rushed to the scene together with DCI Nyandarua central officers.


“Arrangements were made to take him to hospital and ambulance was called, and he was rushed to JM Kariuki hospital where he was later proclaimed dead,” the police report reads.

The body was moved to the hospital mortuary pending a postmortem to learn the cause of death.