Judiciary explains delay in Baby Pendo’s murder case
The judiciary has explained why the case involving the murder of baby Samantha Pendo has been delayed for years. The case began as an inquest before the Chief Magistrate’s Court, and on February 14, 2019, Magistrate B. M. A. Omollo delivered a ruling, finding the subject police officers liable for Baby Pendo’s death. The court […]
Court issues warrant of arrest against senior police officer in Baby Pendo murder case
The High Court has issued a warrant of arrest against a senior police officer suspected to have been involved in the death of Baby Samantha Pendo in 2017. In a statement on Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said the officer, Mohammed Baa, failed to appear in court […]
Police officers linked to Baby Pendo’s murder to undergo mental assessment
The High Court has ordered 11 police bosses, including a commissioner linked to the death of Samantha Pendo, also known as Baby Pendo, to present themselves at Mathari Mental Hospital for psychiatric assessment on Tuesday at 8.00 am. Judge Kanyi Kimondo on Monday, January 30, 2023, issued the directive after the Director of Public Prosecutions […]
Court gives DPP 21 days to review charges against cops linked to Baby Pendo’s killing
The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has been granted 21 days to review charges against 12 police bosses, including a commissioner, linked to the death of Samantha Pendo, also known as Baby Pendo, in Kisumu in 2017. This is after Haji, through Alexander Muteti and Victor Owiti, urged Justice George Kinya Kimondo on Monday, […]
Baby Pendo murder case: Suspects to take plea next week
Nine officers alleged to have killed baby Samantha Pendo in Kondele in Kisumu in 2017 were on Monday, November 14, arraigned before Milimani Law Courts. The officers namely Titus Yoma, Titus Mitune, John Chengo, Benjamin Koima, Benjamin Lorema, Volker Edambo, Cyprine Rodi, Josphat Sensira and James Rono appeared before Justice Daniel Ogembo but did not […]
Baby Pendo’s father lauds DPP Haji’s move to prosecute senior officers involved in daughter’s death
Joseph Abanja, Baby Samantha Pendo’s father, has expressed utmost gratitude to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji following an order to charge senior officers who allegedly had a hand in the death of Pendo during the 2017 general election. Speaking during an interview with K24 TV, Abanja recounted how his family has struggled […]