Amekuwa Akinitisha: Police Officer Who Shot Mask Vendor Boniface Mwangi, Claims Wife Is Threatening To Leave Him

A Nairobi police officer, Klinzy Barasa, is fighting to be released on bail as he awaits trial for the alleged murder of a street mask seller.

Barasa, who was charged with shooting hawker Boniface Mwangi Kariuki at close range in Kayole, told the High Court that his detention is tearing his young family apart.

Through his lawyers, Barasa argued that his continued stay in custody has left his wife overwhelmed and considering walking away from the marriage.

He also said his two children are frequently missing school because there is no money for fees, while his sickly mother no longer receives the medical care she needs.