A former Kenyatta National Hospital (KHN) has been convicted of stealing drugs while employed there.

According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Magdaline Wambui Nganga was arrested by security at the gate while carrying the drugs, which included seven packets of Nepilet Nebivolol 5mg, two packets of Atacand Candesartan 8mg, two packets of AIRTAL 100mg, two packets of Sildenafil 25g, and one packet of Lamontrigine Lamictal 100mg.

PHOTO | COURTESY 

According to court documents, the narcotics are worth Ksh. 15,156.

Did you read this?

  1. Tenwek Hospital To Launch Ultramodern Cardiothoracic Centre
  2. EACC Freezes Ksh.28M Belonging To KNH CEO Evanson Kamuri In Graft Probe
  3. KNH Issues 7-Day Notice On Uncollected Bodies Among Them 541 Children

Magdaline Wambui Nganga was charged with two counts of theft by a servant in violation of Section 281 of the Penal Code and handling stolen property in violation of Section 322(1) as read with Section 322(2) of the Penal Code.

PHOTO | COURTESY Magdaline Wambui Nganga

Milimani Chief Magistrate Hon. Susan Shitubi stated in her ruling on Thursday, May 23, that the evidence provided in court demonstrated that the accused individual obtained the medical supplies through her work.

"The court further heard that the accused was found carrying the drugs by security officers while leaving the Hospital," the ODPP said on Thursday.