By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
Elias Njeru, a businessman and a pastor in Nakuru has been accused of stabbing his partner several times and has been released on cash bail or an alternative bond.
Njeru, the main suspect in the attempted murder of Florence Wanjiku was arraigned before the Principal Magistrate Daisy Mose at the Molo Law Courts, and charged with attempted murder contrary to Section 220(a) of the Penal Code.
The accused is alleged to have unlawfully and intentionally stabbed Florence Wanjiku, with whom he is reported be in a romantic relationship.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the alleged attack took place at the couple’s rental house in the Olive area of Nakuru following domestic wrangles.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the victim, Florence Wanjiku, a business associate of Njeru at Indigenous Land Properties Limited, was left in critical condition and is presently undergoing treatment in a medical facility.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charge and was released on a bond of Ksh 500,000 with an alternative cash bail of Ksh 200,000.
The attack has been condemned by leaders from the county who are calling for a speedy dispensation of justice for Wanjiku.
The PS for Gender Anna Wangombe said that they will stand with the family and when the security agents are done with the investigation, they will volunteer pro bono to hold brief for her family.
The matter which has attracted a lot of public attention is scheduled for mention on December 9, 2024, for further directions.