A man has been arraigned in court after he allegedly carried a sword near President William Ruto’s Harambee House office.
The prosecution alleged that he intended to terrorize members of the public.
The suspect, Anthony Mwaura Wanjege was arrested on November 13 at Harambee Avenue and later booked at the KICC Police Station.
He was allegedly found with the sword without a valid reason, with the Police believing he intended to cause fear among the public.
Court documents further allege that Mwaura had no lawful excuse for possessing the sword at the time of his arrest and that he may have intended to terrorize the area.
Mwaura, however, denied the charges when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi.
He told the court that he was at Harambee House to meet a lawyer at Sheria House, located near the President’s office.
Mwaura claimed he did not have a sword at the time of his arrest and accused police officers of planting the weapon to frame him.
When asked the name of the Advocate he intended to consult, he could remember the Advocate’s name.
He was released on Ksh 50,000 bond.
