Instead, the suspect sent five lawyers led by Danstan Omari to inform the court “he was undergoing a Covid-19 test at Mbagathi Hospital”. The lawyer furnished Justice Ogembo with medical notes from Bliss Medical Clinic and asked the judge to mention the case on June 23 for further directions. In his ruling, Justice Ogembo directed the suspect to appear in person on June 23 to answer for the murder of Yassin. Further, Justice Ogembo directed that a medical report on the Covid-19 status of the suspect be presented in court. “I will believe justice is being done when I see the accused stand before court being prosecuted,” said Mr Murti.

Source: Daily Nation June 20, 2020 06:41 UTC