PREMIUM Karen Hospital ordered to release body after 67-day dispute 'Hospitals cannot turn dead patients' remains into collateral for outstanding debts...' - Court News 19 min ago Listen
Article The High Court in Nairobi has ordered Karen Hospital to release a dead patient’s body unconditionally following a dispute over a Sh2.
She cited earlier decisions, including a 2025 case involving Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, where the court held that releasing a body does not prevent recovery of an outstanding medical bill through lawful remedies.
In November 2025, the High Court at Makueni ordered Westlands Specialist Hospital to release Kanini Mwikali’s body, while requiring payment of half the mortuary fees and a written commitment to settle the hospital bill.
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