Two people have been charged with murder at Eldoret High Court after allegedly killing a middle-aged man on suspicion of robbery months ago.
Both Alex Kiptoo, a student at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campus in Nairobi, and Robert Kiplagat, a peasant farmer, denied one count of murder when they appeared before Judge Robert Wananda.
They committed the offense at the HZ area in Keiyo South, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on April 6, 2024, the crowded court heard.
It is said that on that fateful night, the two killed Martin Makori in cold blood.
The prosecution told the court that the accused individuals were deemed fit to stand trial after a psychiatric evaluation was done on them.
Joseph Kiplagat, Kiptoo’s lawyer, asked to have his client released on a reasonable bond, citing his desire to finish his education as a medical student.
The first accused, for his part, begged the judge to release him on fair bond conditions, citing the fact that he had two children who had completed their form four education and were scheduled to start university in September.
Since their arrest in April, the suspects have been placed under detention at Eldoret GK prison.
Judge Wananda ordered the prosecution to provide copies of the witness statements to the defendants through their legal representation.
In addition, he mandated that the prosecution get a pre-bail report for the accused individuals within a fortnight, upon the hearing of their bond application.
The case was scheduled for mention by Justice Wananda for July 29, 2024.
