According to reports, former government Pathologist Dr. Moses Njue died on Wednesday morning after succumbing to a long illness at his residence in Embu.
Dr. Njue’s served as the Chief Executive Officer of Embu Level 5 Hospital before his retirement three years ago.
His contributions to the medical field have left a lasting impact on healthcare in Kenya.
Dr. Njue has kept a low public presence in recent years due to legal issues pertaining to accusations of organ harvesting. He had been accused of these grave charges alongside his son.
But in a major turn of events, they were found not guilty because there was insufficient evidence.
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The decision that ended in their acquittal was made by Chief Magistrate Wendy Kagendo of Milimani.
"I believe that the prosecution has not established a compelling case against the accused individuals," she declared.
In accordance with Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) section 210, I acquit them. I mandate the return of the cash bail they deposited with the court.
Dr. Njue and his son were charged in connection with an event that happened in 2015, wherein they were suspected of taking organs out of a cadaver while it was being examined post-mortem at Lee Funeral Home.
With Dr. Njue's passing, a career characterized by both honors and controversy comes to an end.
His legacy is still being debated in legal and medical circles, but his contributions to Kenyan healthcare and forensic medicine will always be recognized.
Tributes to Dr. Njue are flooding in from friends, colleagues, and other medical professionals who recognize his important contribution to the fields of pathology and forensic medicine, even as the country grieves his loss.
