This archive report was first published on 27 June 2020.
Nairobi Man's Terrifying Encounter with a Friend Who Turned Out to Be a Thief ¶
Published on June 27, 2020
Geoffrey Kimani, a Nairobi resident, had a harrowing experience when his friend, who had befriended his wife, attempted to steal from him. The friend, who had been hiding in a bush with a knife, attacked Kimani, but he managed to defend himself, resulting in the friend's death.
Kimani reported the incident to the police, but he was immediately arrested and put in prison for four years. However, when the case came up for hearing, the judge asked for evidence, including the knife that had been taken to the government chemist. When the knife was brought to the court, the judge saw that there was no blood on it, nor was there any blood on Kimani's shirt.
The judge ruled that Kimani had not done anything wrong and that he was defending himself. He stated that if Kimani had not acted in self-defence, he would have been killed instead.
Kimani's story is a testament to the complexities of self-defence and the importance of seeking justice. His experience serves as a reminder that sometimes, the line between right and wrong can be blurred, and it is up to the courts to determine what is just and fair.
