High Court denies bail to officer Klinzy Baraza

A judge denied freedom to an officer charged with killing a street vendor, saying his badge and public fury make him too dangerous to release.

Court rejects bail for cop in CBD shooting case

• Judges cited security risks and witness safety after Klinzy Baraza allegedly shot Boniface Kariuki.
• The victim was selling masks outside Imenti House when a bullet hit his head on June 17, 2025.
• Kariuki's family reportedly endured harassment through endless phone calls and messages after his death.
• Baraza's rank gives him the power to intimidate witnesses or derail the investigation.

The officer argued he has young kids and would follow rules

• His lawyers asked for leniency, promising compliance with any conditions the court set.
• Prosecutors pushed back, warning that releasing him could endanger victims and destabilize public order.
• The bench ruled personal hardships didn't outweigh threats posed by his authority and case sensitivity.
• Officials fast-tracked proceedings with the file set to hit the registry on February 17, 2026.