An elderly man who had a pending case before the Environment and Land Court in Bungoma has died after collapsing within the court premises.
In a statement released on Tuesday, October 7, the Judiciary confirmed the incident, noting that the man appeared visibly unwell upon his arrival at the court compound around 9:00 a.m., having been transported there by motorcycle.
“It is with sadness that the Judiciary reports an incident at Bungoma Law Courts where a man, who had a matter before court, died while within the court precincts,” the statement read.
Upon arrival, the man was issued a Priority Card typically reserved for the elderly, expectant mothers, persons with disabilities, and those who are unwell to ensure he received expedited service due to his condition.
According to the Judiciary, the man indicated he would wait for his advocate and stepped outside to rest on the grass alongside his brothers.
However, when a court official later approached to provide an update, the man was found unresponsive.
“Police were immediately called in, and it was confirmed that the man had unfortunately passed away,” the Judiciary added.
The body was later transferred to the Bungoma County Referral Hospital Morgue. Judiciary spokesperson Paul Ndemo conveyed condolences to the deceased’s family on behalf of the institution.
This tragic event comes just weeks after another incident at the same court. On September 16, five people were injured when a firearm issued to a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer accidentally discharged during a High Court session.
Among the injured were the DCI officer, a Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) officer, and three civilians. All were treated at Bungoma Referral Hospital and reported to be in stable condition with no serious injuries.
Anh Do net worth: The Happiest Refugee career outline
