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The family division court in Nakuru has issued interim protection orders to Serah Nyokabi Mugweru, the sister of the late Ann Mugweru, restraining alleged acts of harassment and intimidation pending the hearing of her application next month.
In directions issued by Senior Principal Magistrate Adet Vincent Okello, the court granted temporary relief aimed at preserving the applicant’s security and dignity while the matter awaits an inter partes hearing.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko is listed in the proceedings as an interested party. Sonko has been supporting the family since Ann's death, including assisting in the care of the baby, who is said to have witnessed her mother’s killing.
According to the orders issued after consideration of an urgent application filed on June 22, 2026, the court restrained the respondent from engaging in conduct alleged to amount to harassment, or threats directed at the applicant and her family.
“THAT pending the hearing and determination of this Application, an interim protection order be and is hereby issued restraining the Respondent, either by himself or through his agents, servants, and/or proxies, from harassing, tormenting, intimidating, and/or threatening the Applicant and her family,” the court ordered.
The court further directed the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Nakuru Police Station, to oversee the implementation and enforcement of the interim orders.
“THAT pending the hearing and determination of this Application, the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Nakuru Police Station, be and is hereby directed to oversee and ensure compliance with and enforcement of these interim orders,” the court directed.
The orders also require the applicant to serve the application and court orders on the respondent and any interested party within three days. Upon service, the respondent and interested party, where applicable, will have fourteen days to file and serve their responses.
Court filings indicate that Serah moved to court under provisions of the Protection Against Domestic Violence Act and sought urgent intervention. In the certificate of urgency filed through her advocates, Serah stated that she is the sister of the deceased and expressed concerns about alleged intimidation and threats directed at her and members of her family.
The application further states that the family raised concerns that the alleged conduct could continue unless interim intervention was granted. The magistrate noted the urgency of the matter and the need to preserve the applicant’s security and dignity before hearing all parties.
The application stems from circumstances surrounding the death of Ann Mugweru, with court documents indicating that Serah moved to court seeking protection for herself and her family.
In the urgent application, she asked the court to intervene on an interim basis pending the hearing of the matter and responses from the parties involved. The interim orders will remain in force pending the hearing and determination of the application before the court.
The matter is scheduled for an inter partes hearing on July 7, 2026.
