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3 charged with murder of Machakos priest Michael Kyengo
Kavivya Mwangangi, Solomon Mutava and Michael Muthini Mutunga, suspects in the murder of Machakos priest Michael Kyengo Maingi, at a Nairobi court on November 6, 2019. PHOTO | PAUL WAWERU | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Michael Muthinji, Kavivya Mwangangi and Solomon Mutava are accused of committing the crime on the night of October 8 at Makima location in Mbeere Sub-county.
- They did not plead to the charge as Senior Resident Magistrate T.K. Kwambai said they must first undergo mental health checks at Mathari hospital.
- After the examinations, Mr Muthinji and Mr Mutava will be remanded at Embu GK Prison, and Mr Mwangangi at Kerugoya GK Prison.
Three people were charged in Embu on Monday with killing Catholic priest Michael Kyengo Maingi and burying him in a shallow grave.
Michael Muthinji, Kavivya Mwangangi and Solomon Mutava allegedly committed the crime on the night of October 8 at Makima location in Mbeere Sub-county.
