By Grace Gilo
Kevin Kangethe was denied bail by a court in the United States of America (USA) after entering a plea of not guilty to the charge of murder.
Kangethe was extradited from Nairobi to the USA on September 1, 2024, following a successful effort by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson M. Ingonga, OGW.
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He appeared before the Suffolk Superior Court in Pemberton Square, Boston, on September 3, 2024, where he was accused of murdering Margaret Mbitu.
“He was arraigned before the Suffolk Superior Court in Pemberton Square, Boston, on September 3, 2024, and denied murdering Margaret Mbitu,” stated the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The court determined that he would be held without bail, without prejudice.
The prosecution is being led by Assistant District Attorney Mark Lee.
Additionally, the court was informed that the accused and the victim had been involved in a romantic relationship that had been troubled by allegations of domestic violence.
“Further, the court heard that the suspect and deceased were in a romantic relationship that had been marred by reports of domestic violence,” the ODPP revealed.
The case is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing in the Homicide section on November 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM.