Kibuye market chairlady denies assault charges, remanded for 7 days
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Kibuye Market chairlady Judith Matengo, popularly known as Nyaramba, has pleaded not guilty to assault charges after appearing before the Winam Law Courts on Monday morning.
Matengo, who was arraigned alongside her co-accused Marion Akinyi, denied the allegations before Senior Principal Magistrate Robert Oanda.
The court directed that the two be remanded at Kodiaga GK Women’s Prison until Monday, 24th, when their bond application will be heard.
Their lawyer, Gilbert Oguso, sought the court’s permission to have the suspects released on bond pending the hearing.
However, the State prosecutor, supported by representatives from FIDA, opposed the request.
Matengo was arrested on Sunday evening after a video circulated widely on social media, allegedly showing her assaulting two female traders at Kibuye Market using a wooden rod.
The victims, who reportedly sustained injuries during the incident, have since recorded statements with the police as investigations continue.
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