Kevin Kang’ethe, man accused of killing his girlfriend Margaret Mbitu in the United States (U.S) and dumping her body at Boston Airport is now making new demands in court.
Kang’ethe today (Thursday) appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina for bail hearing application.
Addressing the court through his lawyer Maina Ndegwa, the accused said he was undergoing ‘silent issues’ at the Industrial Area Remand and Allocation Centre.
Ndegwa claimed Kang’ethe’s family was receiving threats from persons he did not name in court.
“His family is being intimidated everytime now and then. They are being issued with threats and we think that is because of association.
“We are seeking protection from the court so his family can have peace,” he added.
Kang’ethe also told the court he was being denied access to his phone and credit cards to pay for legal fees.
“The continued denial of his access to his phone and credit card is construed to denial to access of justice because there are other applications he (Kang’ethe) needs to make and he needs money which he had no access to,” his lawyer submitted.
The court heard that the murder suspect was being held in the maximum allocation side instead of the medium allocation side as ordered by court.
Kang’ethe cited that his health was deteriorating and pleaded with the court to allow him access to medical care.
On her part, prosecutor Nduati acknowledged the suspect’s concerns but asked for more time to respond accordingly.
The State officer said they were served with the respondent’s documents an hour to the court proceedings, hence asked the judge to adjourn the sitting to Monday next week when the State will be prepared to offer a response.
On the health issues raised by Kang’ethe, the prosecution requested the court to order the suspect to be taken to Kenyatta National Hospital or another facility suggested by the remand facility.
Kang’ethe is detained at Industrial Area remand awaiting hearing and determination of his extradition to the U.S where he will answer to murder charges.
