×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Pastor accused of murder claims wife died by suicide

Pastor Joel Mogaka, while walking to Ogembo law Courts over the murder of his wife. [Eric Abuga, Standard]

A former pastor who has been charged with killing his wife told her family that she took poison, a court heard.

Joel Magaka is accused of killing Hyline Nyakwara at their Omosasa home in Bomachoge in January last year.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902