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- Businessman Elias Mutugi Njeru, accused of stabbing his partner Florence Wanjiku Gichohi, has been released on a Ksh. 200,000 bail and pleaded not guilty in court.
- The case, drawing public outcry and calls for justice, is scheduled for pretrial directions on December 9 as the victim recovers in hospital.
Elias Mutugi Njeru, a businessman accused of repeatedly stabbing his partner, has been granted release on a cash bail of Ksh. 200,000 or an alternative bond of Ksh. 500,000.
Appearing before Principal Magistrate Daisy Mose at the Molo Law Courts, Njeru pleaded not guilty to the charge of attempted murder. The case, which has attracted significant public interest, is set for a hearing on December 9, when pretrial directions will be issued.
Njeru had earlier surrendered to Nakuru Police Station, accompanied by his lawyer from Gakuhi Chege and Associates Advocates.
Following his voluntary surrender, police re-arrested him, and he was held at Menengai Police Station while investigations continued.
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The incident reportedly occurred at the couple’s rental house in the Olive area of Nakuru, stemming from alleged domestic conflicts.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim, Florence Wanjiku Gichohi, who is also Njeru’s business associate at Indigenous Land Properties Limited, sustained severe injuries. She is currently hospitalized in critical condition.
The attack has sparked outrage from local leaders and activists. Gender Principal Secretary Anna Wangombe condemned the incident, pledging support for Gichohi’s family and urging authorities to expedite justice.
“This is a tragic incident, and we are calling for justice to be served swiftly. We will stand with the family and offer pro bono legal support if necessary,” Wangombe stated.
This case has underscored the growing concern over violent domestic incidents, prompting calls for more stringent measures to address such issues.