A surprising event took place at Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Joseph Ombogo, a man facing serious charges of rape, is accused of stealing the prosecutor’s phone during a court session.
This unexpected action has added more drama to an already serious case, catching the attention of both court officials and the public.
Ombogo was in court for a hearing about the rape accusations, which have made him a focus of attention.
According to people who were there, the incident happened when the prosecutor left their phone unattended for a short time. Ombogo saw this chance and quickly took the phone without anyone noticing at first.
“A staff member was speaking to the court, and during a brief break, the phone disappeared,” shared a court clerk who asked to stay anonymous. “It wasn’t until later that we thought of Ombogo, and when we checked, we found the phone with him.”
Court security acted fast and took back the phone from Ombogo after a brief disturbance. This theft has caused a lot of anger, with legal experts calling it a serious disruption to the court’s work.
“This is not just another crime—it shows a lack of respect for the law,” said Jane Mwangi, a lawyer from Nairobi who is not involved in the case.
Ombogo has not yet officially responded to the theft charge and remains in custody as the investigation continues.
The rape case that brought him to court involves accusations from an unnamed person, and details have not been shared because of the sensitive nature of the situation.
The hearing on Tuesday was stopped after the theft, and a new date for the hearing has not been set.
The police have started looking into what happened, and early reports suggest that Ombogo may face more charges for theft or disrespecting the court.
“We are taking this very seriously,” said Inspector Paul Kiptoo from Kibera Police Station. “No one is above the law, especially not in a courtroom.”
This incident has raised concerns about the security measures at Kibera Law Courts, which is one of the busiest court locations in Nairobi.
Officials have promised to review the security processes to stop similar things from happening in the future, but no official statement has been made this morning.
What Ombogo did has also led to many reactions online, with people posting on social media expressing disbelief and making jokes about the incident.
Some users wondered about his reasons for stealing the phone, while others questioned how something like this could happen when there were court staff present.
This event shows how unpredictable court proceedings can be, even in serious cases.
Joseph Ombogo is accused of stealing the prosecutor’s phone inside Kibera Law Courts during a court proceeding in which he is accused of rape.
— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) April 1, 2025
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