Kenyan Safari Rally driver Maxine Wahome has pleaded not guilty to the charge of killing her late boyfriend Asad Khan.
She appeared virtually before the court on Wednesday and denied any wrongdoing in the case. Maxine claimed that Khan injured himself, and she was falsely accused of the crime. She also narrated the events that led to her arrest on December 12, 2022, stating that she was arrested by the Kilimani DCI due to an incident that occurred at Preston Court, where she resided with Asad Khan.
Maxine claims that on the day of the incident, Khan woke her up violently and ordered her to leave his house. During this process, she was allegedly attacked, and she took refuge on the balcony of the apartment.
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She claimed that the deceased attempted to break down the door using his feet and injured himself on the balcony door window panes. Khan then took himself to the hospital, and Maxine was advised by her parents not to leave the house and wait for the police.
Maxine’s lawyer, Philip Murgor, argued that his client had been in custody since March 7 and that a charge sheet was filed but not provided to her.
Murgor further added that his client should be released on bail, as there was no threat to peace, security, or her own safety, either by the family of the deceased or any member of the public. Maxine also stated that she would attend all court sessions without fail and would not interfere with witnesses who will testify in the murder case.
The court has yet to make a ruling on the bail application. The case has drawn public attention, with many people expressing their views on social media platforms. While some people have expressed support for Maxine, others have criticized her and demanded justice for the deceased. The case is still ongoing, and the court will decide the fate of Maxine based on the evidence presented.