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Lawyer Nyakundi presented in court, fails to plead to murder charge

City lawyer Assa Nyakundi in the dock at Milimani Court where he failed to take plea as the defence lawyers cited a manslaughter case. [George Njunge/Standard]

Lawyer Assa Nyakundi, who is accused of killing his son, appeared in court yesterday after spending a night in police custody.

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) through State Counsel Catherine Mwaniki, wanted Nyakundi taken for mental assessment at Mathari Hospital before pleading to murder charges.

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