The Milimani Law Courts were filled with laughter on Tuesday as Ibrahim Kidero, facing charges of unlawfully entering Bunge Towers, delivered candid and sometimes humorous remarks about hunger, prison life, and the cost of bread and milk.
Kidero, currently held at Industrial Area Prison, told the court he was comfortable in custody but admitted to feeling hungry. “Not much … but saa hii niko njaa,” he said when asked about his meals.
When asked what he would like to eat, he replied: “Bread and milk,” estimating the cost at about Sh120. Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi, amused by his frankness, handed Sh500 to a police officer to cater for the snack.
The 20-year-old, who claims to be a matatu driver with ties to Umoja market, said he had completed seven years at Kamiti Maximum Prison and added that he was ready to return if necessary.
He also challenged the charges, insisting that it was State House, not Bunge Towers, that he had accessed. “Bunge Towers are around town, and State House is not yet close to Bunge Towers. But Bunge Towers and Harambee House are closely attached,” he explained.
Kidero is accused of unlawfully entering Bunge Towers on two occasions – July 30 at around 6:45 am on the reception area of the 24th floor, and August 7 at 9:30 pm in the parking area, both within Nairobi County. The court had earlier ordered him to undergo a mental assessment before pleading to charges under Section 31 of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, 2017.
In a previous session, Kidero had been asked to provide contact details of someone he lives with in Kayole, but the court confirmed on Tuesday that the number was unreachable.
The case has been set for mention on October 9.
