Digital Advisor in the office of the President Dennis Itumbi has reacted after Joseph ‘Jowie’ Irungu claimed in Court that he was tortured at Kamiti Maximum prison.
In a post on Facebook, Itumbi threw his weight behind the Court’s ruling that the prosecution should investigate Jowie’s torture claims.
Jowie in his claim also said that he had not received treatment as the court had directed before and his hand was in bad shape, claims that were confirmed by the doctor.
Judge James Wakiaga's Order
The Court further directed that Mr. Irungu be admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital unconditionally or he would be freed on bail to seek medication at a hospital of his choice.
“Court: Surely, we cannot hold a man in need of medication. What if he dies in our hands? Is it possible to allow the family to produce a car and prisons provide guard. I order that the accused be admitted at KNH today, whether Gvt owes KNH money or not. No fee should be demanded from the accused. If he is not admitted today, the court will allow him to seek medical treatment at a hospital of his choice. It is so ordered,” read part Itumbi’s post.
playDennis Itumbi's post (Courtesy)Appeared in Court
This came after Jowie Irungu and Jacque Maribe appeared in court on Tuesday.
During the appearance, Jowie who is the main suspect in the murder of Monica Kimani, withdrew a petition he filed with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) seeking the dismissal of Justice James Wakiaga for referring to him as ‘a woman eater’
Maribe on the other hand, was allowed access to her house after she filed a contempt of court petition over the state’s failure to comply with Court orders.
