This archive report was first published on 4 September 2019.
Patricia Mwololo, a 23-year-old butcher, has been accused of killing her boyfriend, David Onchere, a fifth-year student at Egerton University.
On the night of July 7 and 8, 2019, Mwololo allegedly committed the offence at Ngondu Egerton Trading Centre.
She was arrested on July 23 in Kibra by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation.
State Counsel Amos Chigiti requested the court to deny her bail, citing that she had fled after allegedly committing the offence.
However, Mwololo's counsel denied that she was at a hide-out, stating that she had attempted to commit suicide immediately after the incident and was taken to Kibra for care and protection by her parents.
Justice Joel Ngugi questioned the sentiments that the accused was receiving care and protection from her parents, noting that the parents would have informed the authorities.
On August 9, Mwololo denied the charges, and the court ruled that bail is denied due to the risk of flight.
“…bail is denied, however, the case will be listed for hearing on a priority basis on account of this denial of bail. The accused person shall continue to be held in custody during the pendency of the case or until the court reconsider this bail decision,” ruled Ngugi.
