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Geoffrey Onsarigo

Also known as: Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo

2026-05-182026-09-09

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Capital News

    Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Jalson Makori told trial magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo that the prosecution had called all its witnesses in the proceedings.

    Prosecution Closes Inquest Into Shooting Death of Rex Maasai
  3. Citizen Digital

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    Rex Masai death inquest completed after 30 witnesses, 48 exhibits
  4. The Standard

    ers during the June 20, 2024 demonstrations has been played in court in the Rex Masai inquest.The footage was presented as Brian James Omondi, alias Alaman, a Dandora-based community human rights defender who testified before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo

    Rex Masai inquest: Activist plays video of plainclothes officer firing two shots at protesters
  5. The Standard

    Medical doctor Josephine Michael told Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on Wednesday that Masai was brought to the facility at about 6:38 pm on June 20, 2024, shortly after he was shot during anti-Finance Bill protests in Nairobi.

    'He arrived dead'; Bliss Hospital tells court in Rex Masai inquest
  6. August 2026
  7. Capital News

    The prosecution later informed trial magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo that a murder charge had been registered against the three suspects before the High Court.

    Dr Mutiso Murder Case: Rose Mbithe and Two Children to Take Plea Thur After Postponement
  8. July 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on Thursday ruled that the evidence of the additional witnesses could be crucial in helping the court establish how Masai died during the anti-government protests.

    Court allows police to call additional witnesses in Rex Masai murder inquest
  10. The Standard

    Hesbon Mauti Thomas appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on Thursday, where he admitted the criminal charge of offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace contrary to Section 94(1) of the Penal Code linked to content shared under the Tik

    TikToker charged over video threatening Ruto's children pleads guilty
  11. June 2026
  12. The Standard

    Omondi appeared before Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge of obstructing the operation of motor vehicles on a road contrary to Section 58(c) of the Kenya Roads Act.

    Eric Omondi freed on Sh100,000 personal bond in traffic obstruction case
  13. May 2026
  14. The Standard

    Milimani Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on Monday, ordered Kache Mildred alias Sabreena Ayesha and Ahmed Bashar Mohamed to remain in police custody until Tuesday, when a Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) application to detain them for 10 more days pending investigations

    Court detains two over Sh57.7m fake gold scam targeting US nationals
  15. The Standard

    John Kigomo Mwaura appeared before Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on May 18, 2026, where he denied 12 counts of various economic crimes, including conspiracy to defraud, forgery, making documents without authority, uttering forged documents, trespass, and obtaini

    Businessman charged with alleged Sh150m land fraud denied bail

Yesterday

  1. Prosecution closes inquest into Rex Maasai shooting death

    The prosecution has closed its case in an inquest into the June 2024 shooting death of Rex Maasai in Nairobi's CBD, having called 30 witnesses. The matter returns to court on September 24 for parties to file submissions ahead of judgment.

    8 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Rex Masai death inquest concludes after two years

    The inquest into the fatal shooting of Rex Masai has concluded after two years, with an IPOA forensic expert confirming that CCTV footage presented as evidence had not been tampered with. The inquest heard evidence from 30 witnesses and examined 48 exhibits before parties proceed to file written submissions.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 3 September

  1. Plainclothes officer video shown in Rex Masai inquest hearing

    Video evidence presented in court during the Rex Masai inquest shows a plainclothes officer firing two shots at fleeing protesters on Mama Ngina Street during the June 20, 2024 demonstrations. A community human rights defender testified that the officer, wearing a blue denim jacket and cap, drew a firearm from his jacket and shot twice before returning it.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Activist Rex Masai arrived dead at hospital, inquest hears

    Activist Rex Kanyike Masai arrived unresponsive with severe bleeding from his left thigh at Bliss Medical Centre on June 20, 2024, shortly after being shot during anti-Finance Bill protests, and was declared dead, a doctor testified at an inquest into his killing.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Rose Mbithe, two children to face murder charge Thursday

    Politician Rose Mulwa and her two children, Chris and Angela, were arraigned on a murder charge over the death of Dr Victoria Mutiso; their plea-taking was postponed to Thursday after the DPP approved the charges following a review of evidence.

    25 August 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 30 July

  1. Court extends Rex Masai inquest, allows more witness testimony

    A Nairobi court has allowed the National Police Service to call six additional witnesses and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to present two more witnesses in the inquest into Rex Masai's death during anti-government protests, with expected testimony from representatives of institutions including IC3, Absa Bank, Makau Casino, Bliss Hospital and International Life House.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Man pleads guilty to posting video threatening Ruto's children

    Hesbon Mauti Thomas pleaded guilty in Milimani court to offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace after posting a video on TikTok threatening to kill and defile President Ruto's son and daughter. Sentencing has been deferred to allow prosecutors to compile evidence.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Comedian Eric Omondi released on personal bond in traffic case

    Comedian and activist Eric Omondi has been released on a personal bond of Sh100,000 after pleading not guilty to obstructing traffic during fuel price protests in May by offloading empty plastic jerricans on Kimathi Street in Nairobi.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. Court detains two suspects in Sh57.7m fake gold export scam

    A Nairobi court has ordered two suspects detained in connection with a Sh57.7 million gold export fraud that allegedly targeted two American nationals. The suspects posed as legitimate gold dealers and allegedly defrauded the victims of $447,000 through fabricated transactions involving cryptocurrency payments for supposed documentation and processing fees.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Businessman charged with Sh150m Westlands property fraud case

    John Kigomo Mwaura has been charged before a Nairobi court with defrauding two daughters of a deceased industrialist of their Westlands property valued at Sh150 million. He faces 12 counts of economic crimes including conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and obtaining land registration by false pretences, and was denied bail.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

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