The son of Kenya's first black army chief, Andrew Ndola Ndolo, has been placed on his defence in a Makueni court over charges including assault, burglary, and robbery with violence related to a land dispute.

• Ndolo faces a dozen charges following alleged raids on two homesteads on his father's disputed ranch land.
• The main complainant, Mzee Titus Ngile, testified against Ndolo, welcoming the court's decision.
• The case stems from a long-standing dispute over 3,000 acres of land, with hearings scheduled to begin on June 9.