Court issues arrest warrant for doctor accused of improper diagnosis

A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against a doctor who is accused of administering a drug to a patient without proper diagnosis.

Milimani senior principal magistrate Theresa Nyangena issues arrest warrant against Jane Njeri Kamau after she failed to appear in court. Njeri was expected to plead to charges of negligence and causing harm to a patient.

The charge sheet shows that on March1, 2025, Njeri, being a medical practitioner, unlawfully administered a drug on a patient without proper diagnosis, due care and professional diligence thereby causing harm to the said patient.

She is to face a second count of selling unregistered drugs contrary to the regulations of the Pharmacy and Poisons board. The prosecution asked the court to issue arrest warrant after Njeri's no-show on Thursday.

"The accused persons have no reason to be absent in court today. A warrant of arrest is issued against the accused persons," the magistrate said.

Njeri is accused alongside Vivian Chebet who is her co-worker. The court ordered that they be presented for plea-taking on March 24.