Susan Njeri Wachiuri was accused of allegedly stabbing her boyfriend Kelvin Njenga at least 11 times following a row over who should clean utensils.
The Milimani Law Courts Judge James Wakiaga heard that Kelvin had visited Njeri to spend Easter holidays at her house when the two had a bitter disagreement.
According to the prosecution team, the incident happened the lovers had just enjoyed supper on April 9 at White House apartment within Tena estate in Nairobi.
Kelvin succumbed to fatal injuries. However, appearing before Wakiaga on Thursday, May 7, the 25-year-old woman denied any wrongdoing insisting she was very innocent.
She pleaded with the court to release her on bond pending hearing of the case.
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"I apply to be admitted to bond. Article 49 of the Constitution allows all suspects arraigned for any offense to be admitted to bond," she pleaded.
The judge directed she make a formal bond application through the normal court procedures.
State prosecutor Wangui Gichuhi had asked the court to direct the suspect to file a formal application and a written submission for her response.
The court will resume on May 14 for hearing on whether or not the accused should be released.
Source: Tuko.co.ke