Cop charged with killing colleague during Gigiri bar fight to stand trial in February 2026
The state has assembled 15 witnesses to testify against the accused, including the injured colleague who has yet to record his statement.
A police officer charged with murdering his colleague during a bar altercation in Gigiri will face trial in February 2026, with 15 witnesses lined up.
The charges arise from a violent incident at a bar in Nairobi’s Gigiri area on March 9, which left fellow officer Eric Muga dead and Corporal Philip Kae seriously injured. Kae remains hospitalised and is expected to provide critical eyewitness testimony.
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The state has assembled 15 witnesses to testify against the accused, including the injured colleague who has yet to record his statement.
During a recent court session, the prosecution confirmed that all witness statements and evidence planned for trial have been shared with the defence, except for Kae’s statement due to his medical condition.
Defence lawyer Kimani Wachira stressed the importance of Kae’s testimony, saying, “His statement is key for the defence given he is the only eyewitness going by the documents we have received. We urge that the same be supplied as soon as possible.”
Other witnesses will include a pathologist and the crime scene officer who also led the investigation.
Justice Kanyi Kimondo declared the case ready for trial and scheduled the hearing for February 9 and 10, 2026.
Meanwhile, Limo is pursuing a second application for bail, following a July 1 ruling that denied his initial request.
The prosecution opposes bail, arguing that Limo could interfere with witnesses and might skip court hearings if released.
They highlighted the difficulty in arresting him after the incident, noting officers had to use tear gas to flush him out from under a car where he was hiding.
Justice Kimondo observed that Limo did not surrender voluntarily and noted a real risk of absconding.
“On the totality of the materials in the deposition filed by the republic and based on admissions by the accused, I find that the likelihood of absconding is thus high,” the judge said.
The court also expressed concern that many witnesses are former colleagues of Limo, increasing the risk of witness interference.
In his latest bail application, Limo’s lawyer argued that his interdiction from duty has changed his relationship with witnesses, reducing any risk of interference.
“The accused is ready to abide by any conditions the court will set. He has a fixed abode and known family links. Bail will allow him to properly prepare for his defence,” Wachira said.
Despite these claims, the prosecution maintained its opposition, stating that interdiction is standard for officers charged with murder and does not remove the risk.
The court is currently weighing these risks as it prepares to rule on the new bond plea, with a decision expected on September 30.
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