Kenyan magistrate Monica Kivuti dies after being shot by police officer in court

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Kenyan magistrate Monica Kivuti was shot by a police officer in court.(LinkedIn)



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• In short: Monica Kivuti, a magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, has died after being shot by a police officer on Thursday.
• Ms Kivuti was presiding over a court hearing when she she rejected a bail request for the police officer's wife, who entered the room and fired at her.
• The attacker was shot and killed by other police officers, three of whom were also injured in the incident.

A magistrate in Kenya has died after being shot in court by a police officer on Thursday.
Monica Kivuti, a magistrate at the Makadara Law Courts in Kenya's capital Nairobi, was presiding over a hearing on Thursday when she was shot after rejecting a bail request for the police officer's wife.
The assailant was in turn shot and killed by other police officers.
In a post on X, Kenya's chief justice, Martha Koome, said Ms Kivuti had succumbed to her injuries.
"Monica Kivuti, Principal Magistrate, Makadara Law Courts, has lost the fight against the extensive injuries sustained during an open gun attack in court," Ms Koome wrote.
"The judiciary family stands in solidarity during this deeply traumatic time and calls for sensitivity and compassion as we share in grief."



Three officers were also injured during the attack, but Ms Koome did not comment on their condition.
"He entered inside the court through the magistrate's door and fired shots towards the magistrate, injuring her on the chest and left hip," the police report said.
"He was … fatally shot by a fellow officer who was in the court," it added.
The police officer's wife had requested release on bail after pleading guilty to obtaining 2.9 million Kenyan shillings ($34,000) by false pretences, according to a police report


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[taxexile]

of what possible interest to the readers of teak door is this story about a deranged policeman in bongo bongo land.

its just the monkey working his post count.

[DrWilly]

of what possible interest to the readers of teak door is this story about a deranged policeman in bongo bongo land.
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It’s not my problem if you wish to revel in your own ignorance, but assume all are that parochial.

its just the monkey working his post count.

Who’s the one working their post count? Dont forgot you’re the one who opened a thread you have no interest in to complain about someone else’s post count.

[Stumpy]

of what possible interest to the readers of teak door is this story

I have to say Tax, while I really do not follow any news, I can safely say I am sick of you brits going on and on about Brexit. It's like Shaddup already. You Brits are living in a 2nd world country nowadays.

That said though. I am fully embarrassed that all the US can bring to the table are 2 geriatric coffin dodgers to be US presidents. Either one wins, the country loses. Our only hope is they both bite it before the election.

[DrWilly]

Gotta ask Tax, what part of “World News” do you not understand? Regressing to LatinKaren’s level of stupidity.

[39TG]

I think keeping Trump out of the White House is a win. Fxck the Kenyan cop was a dumbass. While his wife was doing time, he could have had a lot of fun.

[Stumpy]

I think keeping Trump out of the White House is a win.

Well I guess if the US has to pick between 2 evils, I agree...Sadly. It's a shame really as there is a wealth of talent available to be president but it costs to much to talk shit about other candidates. I wouldn't do it. Waste of time and money. Biden doesn't do it for his savy to change things, but to keep Trump out. Trump does it for petty EGO things and is quite frankly a bottom feeder, and always has been. He riles up the uneducated country bumkins screaming "Lets make America Great again". Stupid wanker. The guy should enjoy his last few years with a big bottle of Viagra and shag his hooker wife until she has had enough. It's all shameful