Kenyan Magistrate Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Courtroom Attack

Nairobi, Kenya – A tragic incident unfolded at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, Kenya, when a police officer shot and killed Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti. The shooting occurred after Magistrate Kivuti cancelled the bail of the officer’s wife, who had gone missing. The gunman, identified as Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto, was subsequently shot dead by fellow officers. Three officers were injured in the attack but are reported to be in stable condition. Chief Justice Martha …

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Magistrate Monica Kivuti Dies After Police Shooting in Makadara Court

Nairobi, Kenya – Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti tragically succumbed to her injuries sustained in a courthouse shooting incident, announced Chief Justice Martha Koome. The fatal attack occurred after Kivuti refused bail for the wife of a police officer. In a statement, Chief Justice Koome expressed the Judiciary family’s solidarity during this challenging time, urging for empathy and sensitivity as they mourn the loss. According to reports, immediately after Kivuti’s decision on the bail application, …

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