In a dramatic escalation that has once again seen him thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, popular artist Willy Paul has been dragged to court after allegedly assaulting a woman and destroying her smartphone over a contested parking space.
The musician, whose real name is Wilson Ouma Opondo, is accused of attacking Christine Waruguru on March 5, 2026, at the Total Energies Survey Branch in Nairobi’s Starehe Sub-county.
The confrontation, which left Waruguru with serious injuries, was captured on CCTV footage now under forensic analysis.
According to the charge sheet, Willy Paul faces two counts: assault causing actual bodily harm and malicious damage to property.
Prosecutors allege that, on the fateful day, Waruguru arrived at the fuel station at nearly the same time as the singer. She swiftly secured the parking spot the musician had eyed for himself.
Incensed at losing the space, an enraged Willy Paul reportedly alighted from his vehicle, confronted the woman aggressively, and followed her even after she exited her car and headed toward the shop.
In the ensuing scuffle, the singer allegedly snatched Waruguru’s iPhone 17 and smashed it violently onto the ground, shattering its charging system along with the front and rear cameras. The total damage has been valued at Sh205,000, with the device itself priced at Sh218,000.
Waruguru, who sustained injuries including a twisted finger while desperately trying to protect her phone, sought immediate medical attention before reporting the matter to authorities.
The entire altercation was meticulously documented by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ Forensics, Imaging, and Acoustic Unit.
Despite multiple summons to Muthaiga Police Station, Willy Paul allegedly evaded authorities for nearly two months. He was eventually arrested during a routine patrol and released on a Sh50,000 cash bail after citing an upcoming concert performance.
The case has been marked by repeated delays. Before taking his plea, the musician allegedly absconded from court appearances multiple times, citing ill health.
This latest case adds to the musician’s history of legal troubles, raising fresh questions about his conduct in public places.