A 22-year-old man, Josephat Esakane, is facing a potential life sentence for allegedly committing a violent robbery. According to the prosecution, Esakane used violence to rob Samuel Gichuru of several items, including a laptop worth Sh30,000, a mobile phone worth Sh16,000, clothes worth Sh21,000, and Sh10,000 in cash.
The alleged incident occurred on June 3 when Esakane, along with accomplices, invaded Gichuru's home in Syokimau at around 1am. They were reportedly armed with a pistol and a knife, and threatened to break in and kill Gichuru if he did not open the door.
State lawyer Simon Muriuki presented the case before Makadara senior principal magistrate Victor Wakumile.
The recovered account cited reporting by The Star.
