A Kibera Law Courts has been reportedly told that some of the children charged in connection with the murder of a 16 girls of Utumishi Academy girl have applied for plea bargaining.
According to reports, the court heard that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) had formally received a plea bargain request from one of the accused children, while another defence lawyer said he had written to the ODPP seeking similar negotiations on behalf of his client.
State Counsel confirmed to the court that the prosecution had received a formal request concerning Subject 3, adding that preliminary discussions had already taken place but further consultations with the child were necessary.
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Additionally, another minor through his lawyer also told the court that he had formally written to the ODPP seeking plea bargaining and requested enhanced visits to consult with the student and the parents.
The court allowed the plea bargain discussions to proceed and directed that parents of all the children be granted two enhanced visits per month, in coordination with the institution where the minors are being held.
The court further directed that the matter be mentioned every two weeks to monitor progress in the negotiations, with the next mention scheduled for November 11, 2026.
