The man who shot Phanice Chemutai on suspicion of being the killer cop Caroline Kangogo has been freed on Ksh 200,000 cash bail.
Represented by criminal lawyer Cliff Ombeta, Ken Muyundo denied the charges of attempted murder before Chief Magistrate Julius Ng'ang'a on Monday morning.
The prominent Kitale businessman was accused of shooting Phanice Chemutai on Friday at Kiminini market in the outskirts of Kitale town on July 8th.
Ken Muyundo, the man who shot Phanice Chemutai/ Photo Courtesy
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The police incident report indicates that Mr. Muyundo had been receiving incessant calls from Ms. Chemutai.
With the nation in a heightened state of paranoia, Mr Muyundo reported to Kiminini Police Station that he suspected the killer cop Carol Kangogo was after him.
The police then set up a trap for the caller who turned up for the meeting with Mr Muyundo while accompanied by a colleague.
Mr Muyundo shot the victim immediately she identified herself as Chemutai, a name she shares with Caroline Kangogo.
The victim has since been admitted to Kitale Referral Hospital where she is recuperating.
Lawyer Cliff Ombeta has expressed optimism that an out of court settlement could be reached as the accused did not intend to shoot Ms Chemutai.
