Four suspects arraigned for allegedly trafficking narcotic drugs

The accused Marieta Mbula Nzuki, Irene Muthike Kasola, Josephat Mwangi Maina, and Margaret Mbithe Musyoki appeared before the court and pleaded not guilty to the charges.

According to the prosecution, the four are alleged to have, on April 14, 2026, at Ndongare area in Athi River, Machakos County, jointly with others not before court, trafficked cannabis weighing approximately 16.084 kilogrammes with a street value of over Ksh.480,000, contrary to the law.

Through their lawyers from the firm of Dantsan Omari & Advocates, the accused applied to be released on bail pending trial.

The prosecution did not oppose the application but requested the court to direct that a pre-bail report be prepared before a determination on bail is made.

The matter will be mentioned on April 27, 2026, when the court is expected to deliver its ruling on bail. The Probation Officer has been directed to file the pre-bail report on or before that date