A disturbing testimony unfolded in a Garissa High Court as a 13-year-old boy recounted witnessing his uncle allegedly strangle and defile his 17-year-old sister.

• The accused, Shafa Bilal Shaklane, a community health volunteer, faces murder charges for the death of Safiya Hussein Bilal.
• The incident occurred on the night of November 16, 2025, in Fafi Sub-County.
• The Principal Prosecution Counsel, Bernard Owuor, represents the prosecution, with the defense noting the accused's khat abuse.
• The accused was granted bond of Ksh 1 million, with the next hearing scheduled for February 18, 2026.