This archive report was first published on 24 September 2021.
Published on September 24, 2021, four of the six police officers facing murder charges over the death of two Kianjokoma brothers have contracted COVID-19 while in custody.
Corporal Benson Mbuthia Mabuuri and Police Constables Nicholas Sang Cheruiyot, James Mwaniki Njohu, and Martin Musamali Wanyama are currently quarantined at the Kamiti Maximum Prison.
Due to their COVID-19 diagnosis, the four officers did not attend court for the hearing of their bail application on Wednesday.
Justice Daniel Ogembo presided over the case, where multiple non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC) sought to be enjoined in the case.
Defence lawyer Danstan Omari opposed the application, accusing the NGOs of ulterior motives.
“Who is supposed to represent the family of the two deceased brothers? It appears so many NGOs have hopped onto the case to seek funds from international organisations,” Mr Omari said.
Justice Ogembo directed the NGOs to file formal applications.
