Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino has a case to answer for the alleged misuse of a firearm in a Kilimani nightclub in January 2020.
Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Bernard Ochoi in his ruling delivered virtually, said that the prosecution had adduced evidence to warrant putting the MP on his defence.
The magistrate stated that the court was convinced that the prosecution had produced a solid case against the accused, rejecting the MP’s contention that the prosecution had failed to discharge the burden of proof.
The MP was accused of being disorderly while carrying a firearm by firing one bullet with intent to shoot Mr. Felix Orinda, popularly known as DJ Evolve, on the night of January 17, 2020 at B-Club.
According to the prosecution, the MP breached Sections 33 and 31(1) of the Firearms Act.
Last year, the trial court granted the victim’s plea to withdraw the attempted murder charge, but maintained the prosecution’s argument that the second count of firearm misuse could not be withdrawn at the victim’s request.
If found guilty, the penalty is imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or a fine not exceeding Sh10,000, or both.
