This archive report was first published on 1 October 2019.
On June 17, 2019, a heated dispute unfolded in the Makadara Law Court, pitting a firewood theft suspect against his accuser.
Joseph Gitau Kimani, the suspect, denied stealing Sh35,000 worth of firewood from John Thotho Muthecha, claiming Muthecha had abandoned his responsibilities as a father.
Kimani's allegations sparked a bitter exchange in the courtroom, with Muthecha insisting he only knew Kimani as a thief.
"You are my father and everyone knows that. There are very many people who know you are my father and can testify here," Kimani retorted.
However, Muthecha maintained that Kimani was not one of his eight children, leading to a chaotic scene in court.
Both men became unruly, prompting court orderlies to intervene and restore order.
Kimani was released on a Sh15,000 cash bail, with his lorry remaining at the Huruma Police Station as part of the bail conditions.
