Lang’ata, Nairobi – July 18, 2025 – The mysterious death of Susan Njoki Kamengere, a prominent nurse and CEO of Toto Touch, has sparked national concern and a police investigation. Njoki died on July 15 in a Nairobi hospital, a day after allegedly making a distress call saying she was forcibly injected by unknown men who entered her home.
Njoki’s Final Phone Call: “They’ve Injected Me”
According to her sister, Priscilla Wanjiku, Susan Njoki called her in a panic around 1:30 p.m. on July 14, stating that four men had stormed her bedroom and administered an unknown injection.
“She told me that the men said they were sent by a Dr. Onyancha,” Wanjiku told NTV Kenya.
Njoki was reportedly in good health prior to the incident, and the call marked the beginning of a rapid chain of events that ended with her death.
Claims of Forced Hospitalization
Before her death, Njoki posted on her Facebook page naming the doctor allegedly responsible and detailing the ordeal. Her family claims hospital staff accessed her phone and pressured her to delete the post while she was under care.
Njoki’s friend, Eunice Njeri, stated that they attempted to have her discharged earlier in the day but were denied by the hospital. Njoki was reportedly alert and in stable condition when they last saw her.
Mysterious Entry Into Her Home
Upon arriving at Njoki’s residence, Wanjiku said the gateman showed her a note allegedly left by Njoki’s husband, Alloys Ngure, granting the men access. However, Alloys told the family that Njoki might have called the doctors herself.
“When things escalated online, he said Njoki was unwell and may have reached out for help,” Wanjiku added.
DCI Names Husband as Person of Interest
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has since questioned Njoki’s husband, who is now being treated as a person of interest. Investigations are focusing on whether proper consent was obtained before Njoki was sedated and admitted to the facility.
Legal Context: When Can Doctors Administer Forced Treatment?
Under Kenyan medical law, doctors cannot treat an adult patient of sound mind without their informed consent. Exceptions apply only in cases involving minors, mental incapacitation, or emergencies.
“Medical autonomy is fundamental. Treating a competent adult without consent can amount to assault,” says Kenya Medical Practitioners Board legal advisor Dr. Angela Mukami.
Who Was Susan Njoki?
Susan Njoki was not just a nurse but a community health leader and founder of Toto Touch, an organization advocating for maternal and child health. Her work earned her respect across public health circles, and her sudden death has prompted outcry from civil society and women’s rights groups.
Hospital Ethics Under Scrutiny
The incident has reignited debate around mental health, patient rights, and medical ethics in Kenya. While Njoki’s mental state is yet to be disclosed, critics say more transparent hospital protocols are needed in cases of disputed admissions.
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