- Accused was charged with murder contrary to section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code(Cap.63), Laws of Kenya.
Particulars of the offence is that Danson Vaati Kimuyu on the 29th day of September, 2023 at Emali Town, Nzaui Sub-County within Makueni County, murdered Selina Mbinya Paul.
- He pleaded not guilty on 14/11/2023.
- The prosecution indicated they would file an affidavit to oppose bond because accused had filed upon committing the offence.
- None was filed.
- A pre-bail report was filed on 19/12/2023.
- The family of the victim and the community are still hostile towards the accused person. The accused was reported to have been living with the deceased is what the pre-bail report describes as “love relationship” at the time of the murder and that is the source of the hostility. There are also fears that he may interfere with witnesses if he is out on bond as expressed by the secondary victims.
- While the accused is presumed innocent until proven innocent - there are compelling reason against his release due to the hostility against him and his own safety.
- In the circumstances he is admitted to bond and may be released on bond of Ksh. 300,000 after the hearing on 2nd and 9th July, 2024.
- Remandee Mention before the DR on 18th April 2024