By Stella Mwangi, Charles Langat, Wairimu Kamande, Maureen Mudi, Kepher Otieno
A Nakuru court was last week stunned when a deaf and dumb man was charged with making noise and disturbing the public.
When his name was called out and he failed to answer, Nakuru Chief Magistrate Wilbroda Juma thought he was being difficult but later realised he was deaf and dumb.
Maina Wambugu was among seven young men charged that on July 9, at Likia trading centre, they were found touting and making noise by calling out passengers to board matatus, an action likely to cause disturbance to the public.
The six men pleaded guilty and were each fined Sh3,500 or two months in jail if they failed to pay the fine.
His co-accused told the court that Wambugu could not speak nor hear.
Juma ordered that he be produced in court today when a sign language expert will be availed to assist him take his plea.
Wambugu was remanded in police custody, as he could not ask the court to release him on bond.
