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Court revises sentence reduces 8 years for man convicted of defiling girlfriend

12Oct

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local news

Court revises sentence reduces 8 years for man convicted of defiling girlfriend

At 15 years old, MC, a Form One student in Nandi County, had 'consensual' sex with her 20-year-old boyfriend, Delmas Kipruto Bett. In Kenya, it is contrary to the law for an adult to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor- anyone below 18 years with their consent. In the matter, MC and Bett met on August 17, 2020, at around 4 pm and hung out until 8 pm before going to the latter's house. He was however dissatisfied and moved to the High Court at Kapsabet, arguing that on the date of the offence, MC presented herself and behaved like an adult. This, he added, showed that she ought to have been treated as a grown-up who knew what she was doing. He went on to argue that in such circumstances, it would follow that the offence was not proved beyond reasonable doubt. ...

Suspect in murder of Ida Odinga’s bodyguard to be arraigned in court

17Oct

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Suspect in murder of Ida Odinga’s bodyguard to be arraigned in court

The suspect in the murder of Ida Odinga's bodyguard will be arraigned in a Kisumu court on Monday. Collins Oulo Okundi was arrested in Eldoret on Sunday after he surrendered to the police. The suspect was ferried from Eldoret on Monday morning and is currently at the Kisumu High Court cell. A pistol believed to be that of the slain officer was recovered during the arrest. Okundi, a manager at a popular club, is currently being held at Kisumu Central Police station. According to sources, the investigation team will be seeking custodial orders to detain the suspect for more days as they continue with the probe. Kisumu county police commander Alphonse Kimanthi had on Sunday confirmed that the suspect will be arraigned on Monday.

Supreme Court Judges Set To Deliver Ruling On BBI Appeal

31Mar

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Politics

Supreme Court Judges Set To Deliver Ruling On BBI Appeal

The Supreme Court will on Thursday deliver its judgement on the fate of the BBI constitutional review process. The verdict by the seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome is likely to have a significant effect on the events in the political landscape. The judgement holds the key to wide-ranging constitutional changes including among other things an expanded executive structure. It will be a culmination of a protracted political and legal contest for the first amendment to the 2010 Constitution. The nation’s attention will be on the judges who in a masterstroke will either change the county's governance structure as we know or maintain the status quo. It is a litmus test for the CJ Koome-led bench. The Supreme Court has a momentous task of deciphering previous...

Widow of Kiiru Boys principal found guilty of murder

22Apr

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Life Style

Widow of Kiiru Boys principal found guilty of murder

A court has found Jane Muthoni, the woman accused of killing Kiiru Boys High School Principal Solomon Mwangi Mbuthi, guilty of murder. Justice Joel Ngugi also convicted Muthoni's co-accused Isaac Isaac Ng'ang'a alias Gikuyu. The convicts will be sentenced on May 18. During the trial, Muthoni who has been in remand for nearly five years following the murder, defended herself against the charge of killing Mbuthi and said it was his fellow who orchestrated her husband’s death after he refused to play into their game over transfers. The court heard that the principals, who influenced transfers and promotions of teachers in the region, were aggrieved after Mbuthi was posted to the school while she was promoted to head Icaciri Secondary School without going ...