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Syombua murder: Peter Mugure denied bail

Peter Mugure Syombua murder

Former Kenya Air Force Major Peter Mwaura Mugure at the Nyeri High Court on December 20, 2019 over the murder of his estranged wife Joyce Syombua and their two children. 

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Judge cites interference by Mr Mugure's family when making decision.

The High Court in Nyeri on Friday denied bail to ex-soldier Peter Mugure, who is accused of killing his estranged wife and their two children.

Justice Jairus Ngaah cited case interference when making the decision, noting that the prosecution counsel led by Peter Mailanyi had given compelling reasons to deny the accused bail.