The Baby Samantha Pendo murder case was mentioned at the Kisumu High Court, where Justice Joe Omido directed the prosecution to serve all accused police officers with witness statements and evidence. The case will return on January 26 to confirm readiness for pre-trial directions amidst objections over court jurisdiction and the recent amendment to the charge sheet.

• Four accused police officers remain after the charge sheet was amended from ten officers.
• The case arises from the death of six-month-old Baby Samantha Pendo during the 2017 post-election violence in Kisumu’s Nyalenda estate.
• Justice Omido granted permission for an accused officer, who is heavily pregnant, to attend future proceedings virtually.