We call for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the forced psychiatric admission and death of Susan N. Kamengere on July 14, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Susan was a registered nurse, mental health advocate, and the founder of a postpartum support practice. Hours after publicly sharing her struggles with grief and bipolar disorder, she was forcibly injected, admitted to a facility without her consent, and died shortly after.

She described the incident in real time in a Facebook post—detailing violations of her rights and naming individuals involved. The post was deleted. She never returned home.

We urge the Ministry of Health, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, and Criminal Investigations Department to take immediate action.

Who Was Susan?

Susan N. Kamengere was a trained registered nurse and mental health worker who later founded her own lactation and postpartum support practice. Her work supported mothers navigating breastfeeding struggles, postpartum depression, and emotional trauma.

Susan was also a survivor—of profound grief after losing her own mother, and of intimate partner abuse. She lived with bipolar disorder and spoke about it openly, using her platform to help destigmatize mental illness. She had even appeared on Inooro TV with psychiatrist Dr. Frank Njenga to share her story of healing and recovery.

On the morning of July 14, Susan wrote a public post reflecting on her journey with grief and bipolar disorder. She acknowledged her pain but affirmed her strength. She said she was healing. She had clients scheduled and a job interview with an international firm in the coming days.

What Happened That Day?

Later that same day, Susan posted a harrowing update:

- A team of four individuals—two men and two women—entered her bedroom without warning.
- She was pinned down and forcibly injected with sedatives.
- She was denied the ability to contact family or her children.
- She was taken to a psychiatric facility without her consent or any legal process.
- She was not allowed to change, speak to a lawyer, or sign documents.
- She named the individuals involved, including her psychiatrist and those who administered the injections.

Susan was lucid, aware, and clearly documenting a violation of her fundamental rights.

Shortly after that post, she died.

Individuals of Interest

Alois Muriithi Ngure:
Susan’s husband, whom she named in her final post, is a person of interest. Susan indicated that he facilitated the entry of the medical team into her home. Reports from those close to her describe a long history of controlling behavior, emotional abuse, and resistance to divorce proceedings. It is alleged that he attempted to initiate a postmortem without informing other family members—a move currently under restriction due to a case filed with CID.

Dr. Onyancha:
Named by Susan as the psychiatrist who authorized her admission, Dr. Onyancha was directly identified in Susan’s final Facebook post. Susan clearly stated that she had not been assessed, had not given consent, and had not been allowed to contact her next of kin. She revoked her trust in Dr. Onyancha and called the process unethical and traumatic.

Given Susan’s background as a trained nurse and mental health advocate, her claims of malpractice and ethical breach must be taken seriously. The circumstances surrounding Dr. Onyancha’s involvement warrant immediate investigation by professional oversight bodies.

Why This Matters

Susan’s story is not isolated. Her death reflects a pattern of silence and institutional failure faced by women—especially those who speak out about abuse or mental illness.

- She was not a danger to herself or others.
- She was a trained professional, a caregiver, and a mother.
- She was denied her rights and dignity.
- And she died after clearly stating: 'This is wrong. I have rights. I did not consent.'

We Demand:

1. An independent investigation into Susan’s forced admission and death.
2. Suspension and disciplinary review of the psychiatrist and personnel involved.
3. Full transparency from the facility that admitted her.
4. Protection of Susan’s body and medical records during the ongoing investigation.
5. Policy reform to prevent misuse of mental health protocols for coercion.

Why Sign?

- Because mental illness is not a justification for force.
- Because no woman should be silenced after asking for help.
- Because Susan was doing everything right—and the system still failed her.
- Because this must not happen to another woman.

Justice for Susan is justice for all.

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