1. HEARING ON TRUMPED UP CHARGES AGAINST TWO HRDs GOES ON IN NANYUKI LAW COURTS
On 28/9/2022 two HRDs, Ian Kinyua and Dawin Wangechi appeared in court for a hearing where they were charged with obstructing police officers from conducting their work.The two HRDs were arrested for standing up against police impunity and extortion.
The matter proceeded for hearing after two police officers testified. The next hearing is on 10 November 2022.
2. PROSECUTION OF THE MURDER OF ELIZABETH EKARU IN MERU HIGH COURT
The matter is coming up for ruling on the bail/bond application by the accused on 29 September 2022 in Meru High Court.
Since the application for bail was filed on 1 March 2022 by the accused, the Court has on different occasions failed to give direction on whether the accused can be granted bail/bond.
The latest appearance in Court was on 22 September 2022, where the Court did not sit and the matter adjourned to Thursday 29 September 2022, 2.30 – 3.30 PM at Meru High Court (Today) for the ruling on the application for bail/bond.
Defenders Coalition is supporting both matters to ensure justice for the HRDs. We urge you to join us in sharing these updates and supporting the HRDs facing these charges in court during the hearings.
We shall continue sharing regular updates on these matters.
