The Judiciary has clarified that a matter before a court in Eldoret in which a man was released on Sh10m bond was not about stealing 181 kgs of goat meat as alleged.
As per the Charge Sheet, Judiciary said the accused person Jonathan Paul Mutua was charged with breaking into a building and committing a felony contrary to Section 306 (a) of the Penal Code.
The offence was allegedly committed on June 25, 2024, at Kibulgeny Location in Soy Sub-County in Uasin Gishu County.
The Charge Sheet further reads that together with others not before the court, they broke into Baniyas Club Square and allegedly stole items as per a list provided whose total value is Sh37,093,690.
The list referred to, includes screens, electronics, sound systems, kitchen equipment and gas cylinders, office equipment, computers and printers, restaurant furniture, freezer, microwave, utensils, assorted meat, foods and drinks.
The alternative charge is the handling of stolen property contrary to section 322(1)(2) of the Penal Code.
The Charge Sheet reads that in the course of stealing, Jonathan Paul Mutua allegedly dishonestly retained some sound system-related electronics which are spelt out.
The man denied having committed the offence and the magistrate granted him a bond of Sh10 million in view of the total sum of Sh37 million.
"The matter is still active and is therefore sub judice. The Judiciary assures the public of its commitment to upholding the rule of law and the Constitution," the Judiciary stated.
Sub judice means a particular case or matter is under trial or being considered by a judge or court.
