This archive report was first published on 28 June 2020.
On June 24, 2020, Douglas Nyakundi, a man claiming to be a messenger and spy at the Deputy President's office, appeared in court and made fresh claims on Jacob Juma's murder.
The magistrate, Charity Aluoch, directed Nyakundi to undergo a mental examination at Kenyatta National Hospital or Mathari Referral Hospital.
Nyakundi claimed he was coached by activist Boniface Mwangi on what to say about Juma's murder and provided a handwritten affidavit with his fresh claims.
Prosecutor Duncan Ondimu requested the court order a mental examination for Nyakundi, citing concerns about his mental state.
Nyakundi had previously delivered a letter to Mwangi, supposedly containing a confession by the alleged killers of Juma.
Mwangi had recorded a conversation with Nyakundi on his phone, which led to Nyakundi's arrest on November 30.
The court ordered Nyakundi detained at the Kilimani Police Station pending the medical examination.
The case will be mentioned in two weeks.
