A Machakos court yesterday denied him bond on grounds of his own security and possible interference with the prosecution witnesses. “The mere fact that my client lives in the same locality with the prosecution witness does not amount to compelling reasons,” Kamolo said. Ngila is said to have chopped of his wife’s hands because she did not bear children for seven years. Stephen Ngila, the man charged with attempting to murder his wife Jackline Mwende will stay in remand until his trial is concluded. I, therefore, have no doubt in mind that the threats to accused person’s safety are real,” resident magistrate Kipukurui Kibellion said.

Source: The Star August 10, 2016 23:15 UTC