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A doctor’s testimony has revealed new insights in the ongoing case of rally driver Maxine Wahome accused of Asad Khan’s death.
A case on rally driver Maxine Wahome, who is accused of killing her boyfriend Asad Khan, took another dramatic twist on Thursday when a key witness, Dr. Hussein Moosajee from Avenue Hospital delivered crucial testimony about the events leading up to Khan’s death.
The court session presided over by trial judge Lilian Mutende shed light on the complex medical factors that contributed to the tragedy which has left two families in anguish and has gripped the nation for nearly two years.
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Dr. Moosajee told the court that Asad Khan, who had sustained a cut wound on his right lower leg, suffered significant blood loss.
"Asad lost a lot of blood. The injury to his leg wasn’t the automatic cause of his death," he said as per The Star.
His statement provided a fresh perspective on the cause of Khan’s demise, suggesting that the injury itself may not have been fatal, but rather, complications arising afterward played a significant role in his deteriorating health.
According to Dr. Moosajee’s testimony, Khan was initially taken to The Nairobi Hospital but was later transferred to Avenue Hospital at the request of his relatives.
He arrived at Avenue in a critically ill state and remained unconscious until his death on December 18, 2022.
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The doctor revealed that while at The Nairobi Hospital, Khan had suffered a cardiac arrest.
"His heart stopped. He had to be resuscitated. His organs were in a bad taste," he said, painting a grim picture of the extent of Khan’s suffering.
During cross-examination by Senior Counsel Philip Murgor, representing Wahome, Dr. Moosajee was asked whether it was wise to transfer Khan to another facility considering his fragile condition.
"I wasn’t aware of his state at the time," the doctor responded, adding, "I saw a critically ill patient when I was called to examine him after his arrival at Avenue."
This raised questions about whether the decision to move Khan contributed to his eventual death, with Murgor seeking to clarify the chain of events that led to the transfer.
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The court heard that Khan, who was diabetic and hypertensive, was at heightened risk of complications due to his underlying conditions.
These factors, according to Dr. Moosajee, likely compromised his immune system, making him vulnerable to infections, including sepsis, which was identified as a major cause of his death.
However, when Murgor pressed the doctor on whether Khan was treated for sepsis at Avenue Hospital, Dr. Moosajee responded, “No, we didn’t treat him for septicaemia.”
The postmortem reports have been a central point of contention in the trial. Murgor referred to three medical reports, all of which indicated that the primary cause of death was sepsis.
"We have been presented with three postmortem reports. They are unanimous in one finding, that he died from septicaemia, that is blood infection. Did you treat him for septicaemia?" Murgor asked, to which Dr. Moosajee admitted that sepsis treatment was not administered.
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Dr. Moosajee further noted that Khan may have contracted sepsis while being treated at their facility, as one postmortem report suggested the presence of multi-drug resistant organisms, often acquired in hospitals.
The report also highlighted potential risk factors, including “multiple indwelling catheters and general lapses of infection prevention protocols,” which could have contributed to Khan's deterioration.
Maxine Wahome, who is charged with murder, has denied the charges and continues to maintain her innocence.
In a video played in court last year, she tearfully narrated how she had been assaulted by Khan before his death, adding another layer of complexity to an already deeply emotional and tragic case.
The hearing is set to resume on Tuesday, October 24, as the court seeks to uncover the truth behind Asad Khan’s untimely death and determine whether Maxine Wahome is responsible for his tragic demise.
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