In courts today: Trial continues in George Muchai murder case

Wheels of Justice: Court cases lined up for today.

In Summary
  • Thirty-nine witnesses have so far testified in the case. Approximately five witnesses are remaining before the prosecution closes its case.
  • The ex-county chief is among those on trial over Sharon’s murder and her unborn baby.
In courts today
In courts today
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The murder trial of the Late George Muchai proceeds for hearing today.

The Investigating officer has been on the dock giving his evidence regarding the case.

Those facing the charges are Eric Isabwa alias chairman, Raphael Kimani alias Kim Butcher, Mustapha Kimani alias Musto, Stephen Astiva alias Chokore, Jane Wanjiru alias Shiro, Margaret Njeri and Simon Wambugu They have denied murdering the former lawmaker, his two bodyguards and a driver.

Obado murder trial proceeds today

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Thirty-nine witnesses have so far testified in the case. Approximately five witnesses are remaining before the prosecution closes its case.

The Data records obtained from Safaricom have dispelled earlier reports that placed Obado at the scene where late Rongo University student Sharon Otieno was found murdered.

The officer on Tuesday confirmed to the court that throughout the night of September 2, 2018, to September 5, 2018, Obado was in Nairobi.

The ex-county chief is among those on trial over Sharon’s murder and her unborn baby.

He has been charged alongside his personal Assistant Michael Oyamo and clerk Caspal Obiero over the murder that took place on September 3, 2018, in HomaBay County.

Results of a DNA test conducted on the foetus conclusively showed that Obado was the father of Sharon’s unborn child.

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