Police Constable Klinzy Masinde BarasaPolice Constable Klinzy Masinde Barasa has pleaded not guilty to the charge of murdering street vendor Boniface Kariuki Mwangi on June 17 outside Imenti House in Nairobi.This follows a mental assessment report dated July 21, 2025, by government psychiatrist Priscila Makau, which found Masinde fit to stand trial.Following the report, the court proceeded to take plea as scheduled.Barasa is charged with murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.During the court session, Barasa’s defence counsel applied for his release on bond.However, the prosecution opposed the application, stating that the Republic…
Author: by SARAH AWINJA
Central Police Station OCS Samson Talam when he was presented before the Milimani Law Courts on June 16, 2025/OJOO ABISAKIThe Milimani magistrate court has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate reports that a phone under Ipoa custody was allegedly used to send suspicious messages soliciting money.It is alleged that the phone belonging to Central Police Station OCS Samson Talam had continued to send text messages of a suspicious nature, allegedly aimed at soliciting money, even after being seized by IPOA.Senior Principal Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi warned the defense counsel against using the matter to question the integrity…
GavelThe Milimani High Court has granted four police officers in Baby Pendo’s case a cash bail of Sh1 million with two sureties worth Sh500,000 each. While issuing the bail ruling, Justice Margaret Muigai, the presiding judge said, “Bail is a constitutional right, but it is not unconditional. The court must ensure the integrity of the trial is preserved.” The court outlined a series of tough conditions where the accused are prohibited from interfering with witnesses or victims, tampering with evidence, or visiting the scenes of the alleged crimes. They are barred from visiting the crime scenes in Nyalenda, Nyawita, Obunga, Nyamasaria,…