Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti Has Died Following Injuries Sustained When She Was Shot By A Police Officer At Makadara Law Courts On Thursday.
The sad news were announced by Chief Justice Martha Koome
"I wish to confirm to the Nation that Hon. Monica Kivuti, Principal Magistrate, Makadara Law Courts has lost the fight against the extensive injuries sustained during an open gun attack in Court,"she said.
Magistrate Kivuti had been shot and injured in the leg and chest.
She was rushed to Metropolitan Hospital and later transferred to Nairobi Hospital where she succumbed.
The magistrate was shot at the Makadara Law Court after she made a ruling in a case involving a policeman's wife.
The judiciary said the magistrate had "cancelled the bond for an accused person who had jumped bond and had failed to offer satisfactory explanations for jumping bond".
"Immediately this decision was pronounced, a person shot at the magistrate and injured her on the hip,” it said in a statement.
The policeman, identified as Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto, was himself shot dead by other officers following the attack.
Three of these officers were hurt in the attack but are said to be in a stable condition.
Condolences to the family and may her soul rest in peace.
