Dr Gikonyo, who has been the personal physician to Gachagua since 10 July 2006, was called upon to clarify specific sections of his affidavit, particularly the timing details captured in paragraph four and how they relate to the discharge summary prepared by the hospital.
The matter came up during proceedings before a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi, and Antony Murima on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
The court is reviewing medical documentation and explanations provided in relation to Gachagua’s admission and treatment at Karen Hospital.
Dr Gikonyo explained to the bench that the time indicated as 3:00 pm in the affidavit referred specifically to the moment the former Deputy President arrived at the hospital and was formally admitted for medical attention.
He clarified that this timing is consistent with hospital admission records and does not contradict the discharge summary.
According to the doctor, any perceived differences in timing between documents stem from the distinction between arrival and admission processes, as well as the subsequent clinical assessments carried out after the patient is received at the facility.
He emphasised that such documentation follows standard medical practice and reflects the sequence of events during emergency or urgent care.
The court was told that once a patient arrives at the hospital, initial registration and triage are conducted before full admission is completed and treatment begins.
This process, Dr Gikonyo noted, is routinely recorded in different sections of a patient’s medical file, which can sometimes lead to confusion if the entries are read in isolation.
He maintained that the medical report in question was prepared in line with established clinical procedures and that there were no inconsistencies or errors in the documentation as alleged.
The clarification was intended to assist the court in understanding how medical timelines are recorded and interpreted within hospital systems.