24-year-old Daniel Mburu was reportedly taking an injured child from Korokocho to the facility for treatment when a disagreement ensued between him and the officer, Zaddock Oyieka.
Appearing before Magistrate Eston Nyaga, officer Oyieka was detained for 6 days pending completion of investigations into the incident.
The prosecution had requested 14 days to record all witness statements and for the suspect to be taken for mental assessment then he will be charged with murder.
He is expected to be brought back to court on February 28.