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18 Jul

Case Against Controversial Preacher Mackenzie and Co-Accused Adjourned to 24th September

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The high-profile case against controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 30 others, who are accused of the murder of 191 children, has been adjourned to September 24, 2024. The adjournment follows the defence's failure to file submissions on time in response to the prosecution’s application opposing bail. During a virtual court session on Thursday, Malindi lawyer James Mouko, representing Mackenzie and three other accused individuals, requested an extension to file the necessary submissions. Mouko cited the illness of a colleague responsible for filing the submissions as the reason for the delay. "My lady, I am really sorry that I was…

22 Jun

Leaders Condem Magistrates Killing In Emotional Sendoff

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Leaders from across the political and legal divide on Saturday condemned the killing of Makadara Principal Magistrate, Monica Kivuti and demanded reforms to protect judicial officers. Speaking in Yatta constituency during an emotional send-off of the late magistrate, Wiper party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and deputy chief justice, Philomena Mwilu termed the magistrate’s killing as a wake-up call on the need to enhance the safety of judicial staff in the country. “A hard-working principal magistrate was shot while working under a tent while we all know under the constitution the intention was to strengthen the judicial arm…