Magistrate adjourns case on Itumbi's 'fake' letter

Prosecutors on Wednesday asked court for more time since the investigating officer was away on leave, and that they did not have the file.

The defence objected to the application questioning the prosecution team why they appeared in court without a file in a case that has been in court for years.

"Your honour, the prosecution is only delaying this case an act that will infringe on the rights of the accused," said one the defence lawyers.

He opposed the application to adjourn the case stating that having no police file in court is not sufficient enough to warrant an adjournment.

The prosecution side insisted they were not ready, prompting Milimani chief magistrate Susan Shitubi to adjourn the case until July 28, 2023.

Itumbi was placed on his defence early last year after the prosecution closed its case. The court after analysing the evidence presented, found the prosecution had a case.