Fresh questions have emerged over the progress of the criminal case involving Abdiaziz Abdullahi Hassan, the man charged with allegedly assaulting his sister in a case that attracted widespread public attention after the complainant sustained serious injuries during a domestic dispute linked to a trip she had made to Uganda.
The case dates back to January 2025, when Hassan was arraigned before the Makadara Law Courts and charged with causing grievous harm to his sister, Ridhwan Abdillahi Hassan.
He denied the charge and was released on a bond of Ksh 80,000 or an alternative cash bail of Ksh 30,000 pending the hearing of the case.
According to court documents, the prosecution alleges that the assault occurred on Jam Street in Eastleigh after the complainant returned from Uganda, where she had travelled independently to visit a friend.
Ridhwan told investigators that upon her return to Kenya she was intercepted at the Busia border and arrested before being escorted home, after which she was allegedly assaulted by her brother, sustaining injuries to her eyes, ribs, head and abdomen that required treatment at Bilal Hospital.
The matter drew significant public attention after claims emerged that family members had opposed her travel and feared she had fallen victim to a human trafficking network, while separate allegations suggested attempts had been made to have her detained before the assault.
Hassan, on his part, told investigators that his actions were motivated by concern for his sister's safety after she had gone missing for several days.
More than a year after criminal proceedings commenced, concern has now shifted to the pace of the case, with the complainant and her supporters questioning why the matter appears to have stalled despite the seriousness of the charges before the court.
According to information available to this publication, the matter was scheduled for mention on 18 June 2026, but Hassan did not appear before the court on that date.
The circumstances surrounding his absence and the subsequent progress of the proceedings remain unclear, prompting renewed calls for the relevant authorities to ensure that court processes are enforced and that the matter proceeds without unnecessary delay.
The renewed concerns come as supporters of the complainant claim that, while she continues to live with the physical and emotional consequences of the assault and awaits the conclusion of the criminal proceedings, Hassan has continued with his personal life, with reports indicating that he has since celebrated major personal milestones, among them a reported marriage.
Those raising the concerns argue that the issue is not the personal choices of the accused but the importance of ensuring that pending criminal proceedings are allowed to run their full course without delay.
The case has once again drawn attention to broader concerns over the pace at which cases involving alleged violence against women move through the criminal justice system, with campaigners arguing that prolonged delays risk undermining public confidence in the administration of justice and leaving complainants waiting for answers long after proceedings have begun.
As the matter remains before the courts, there are growing calls for the relevant judicial and law enforcement authorities to ensure that all parties comply with court processes and that the case proceeds expeditiously in accordance with the law.
"Hello Cyprian. In January 2025, Abdiaziz Abdullahi Hassan was charged in court over the assault of his sister. The case began almost immediately. Yet, more than a year later, justice still seems no closer. On 18 June 2026, Abdiaziz Abdullahi Hassan was expected to attend a court mention. Instead, he did not appear. As far as is publicly understood, he has not been brought back before the court. If court orders can be ignored without consequence, then what faith should ordinary women have in the justice system? What makes this even more painful is the stark contrast. While the complainant continues to carry the physical and emotional scars and waits for justice, Abdiaziz Abdullahi Hassan appears to be living freely, continuing with his life, celebrating milestones, and even reportedly marrying a second wife. Whether someone marries is not the issue. The issue is that a criminal case should not be allowed to drift into silence while a complainant is left waiting indefinitely for justice. This is what impunity looks like. Impunity is not just a legal failure. It is a betrayal. It tells every abused woman that her pain can be ignored. It tells every alleged abuser that delay works in their favour. It tells society that justice depends on power, influence, or luck instead of the rule of law. A justice system that allows cases involving violence against women to stagnate risks becoming part of the problem rather than the solution. Women are not disposable. Their lives are not cheap. Their suffering is not a footnote. Enough of the delays. Enough of the excuses. Enough of the silence. Every court order must be enforced. Every accused person must answer before the court. Every survivor deserves justice without endless delay. Stop violence against women. End impunity. Justice cannot remain a promise. It must become a reality."
