The murder trial of six police officers accused of killing brothers Benson Njiru and Emmanuel Mutura in Kianjokoma, Embu County has stalled due to the hospitalization of one suspect, James Mwaniki Njohu.

• James Mwaniki Njohu was admitted to Thika Level 5 Hospital on June 8, 2025, and is currently undergoing treatment.
• The trial involves six police officers, including Benson Mbuthia and Consolata Kariuki.
• The officers are accused of causing the deaths of the brothers during the Covid-19 curfew period while they were in police custody.