A Mombasa court has dropped the Shakahola massacre case against two deceased accused persons.
Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku made the direction following the Prosecution’s submission of burial permits and postmortem reports detailing the deaths of the two suspects.
According to the official death reports, both the deceased died from illness.
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Mary Charo Mbita died in June this year at Coast General Referral Teaching Hospital.
The second suspect, Edison Safari Munyambo alias Baba Sifa, died on August 19, 2024, at the Shimo la Tewa health facility.
The two bodies were released to the relatives for burial after the conclusion of the autopsy.
Meanwhile, Hon. Ithuku has directed the officer in charge of Shimo la Tewa women’s prison to appear and explain claims of maltreatment of female suspects.
The suspects, including Mackenzie’s wife, Rhoda Mumbua Maweu, are alleged to have been tortured, including denial of food, sleeping on the floor and physical beatings, which allegations the court intends to confirm and address.
The magistrate indicated that the allegations were severe and that it was prudent for the officer in charge of the women’s prison to provide a comprehensive report.
The court directed the senior prison officer to appear in court on September 11, 2024, to answer those claims.
The officer was also directed to investigate the allegations and submit comprehensive findings.
The court also emphasised that the media and journalists should ensure they fairly and accurately report proceedings in the case, as it is of public interest.
The court also allowed the victims’ counsel application, as instructed by Haki Africa, to participate in the matter.
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