The case involving Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok resumes today before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, marking the continuation of the proceedings.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had earlier been granted 30 days by the court to provide the defence with hard copies of evidence, following concerns from Barchok’s lawyers over delays and incomplete documentation.
The matter returns to court for confirmation of compliance and further directions.
Governor Barchok, businessman Evans Kipkoech Korir, and Chemasus Construction Limited have previously entered pleas of not guilty to offences under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009, including money laundering, conflict of interest, and acquisition and use of proceeds of crime.
Barchok was released on a cash bail of Sh5 million, with the court directing that he refrain from interfering with witnesses or accessing certain county records linked to the case.
His co-participants were granted a bond of Sh5 million or an alternative cash bail of Sh2 million.
On September 17, the DPP’s counsel informed the court that the prosecution was in the process of arranging documentation before serving the defence team and requested 30 days for disclosure, initially indicating an intention to supply documents electronically.
Lawyers representing Governor Barchok and his co-participants did not oppose the extension but insisted that the material be served in hard copy, in the same format as it would be produced in court.
In her ruling, Principal Magistrate Celesa Asis Okore granted the DPP 30 days to serve all documents on the defence and directed that the evidence be provided in hard copy.
Kithuka Kimunyi Musyimi case
The case involving Kithuka Kimunyi Musyimi resumes today at the Kibera Law Courts in Nairobi, with prosecutors set to present fresh documentation regarding the attack at State House, Nairobi.
Court records indicate that the 56-year-old entered the gate armed with a bow and two spears, one of which struck an officer from the General Service Unit (GSU) stationed at Gate D on Dennis Pritt Road.
During his previous court appearance, the court allowed the prosecution 14 custodial days to complete forensic work, retrieve CCTV footage, and conduct a mental-health assessment of Musyimi.
The officer was taken to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), where he later died. The court further heard that key investigations are still ongoing.
The prosecution requested 14 custodial days to advance their inquiry, and today’s hearing is expected to confirm the current status of the investigations.
