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Outcry as Migori inmate with severe burns taken to hospital two months late

By The Standard January 15, 2026

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Outcry as Migori inmate with severe burns taken to hospital two months late

A family in Migori County is now faulting Kendege Prison for keeping their kin without proper medication despite him having sustained severe burns after he allegedly fell in hot porridge.The inmate who was serving a six-year jail sentence is said to have sustained porridge burns on November 29 and was only taken to Migori Referral Hospital on January 7.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The inmate who was serving a six-year jail sentence is said to have sustained porridge burns on November 29 and was only taken to Migori Referral Hospital on January 7.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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