Prosecutor Tabitha Wanyama urged the Nairobi court to declare all three men guilty, on the basis of testimony from witnesses, especially police officers who were investigating the case. Kenyan police accuse Kiwanuka of masterminding the murder to avenge his father who was allegedly swindled of some 53 million US dollars by Sendashonga. Police claim that the other two suspects confessed to helping Kiwanuka plan the killing, but all three deny committing the murder. Rwanda has denied any involvement in the murder. The three accused have been in remand since their arrest and could face the death penalty if found guilty.
Murder is a capital offence in Kenya.
The court, presided over by Judge Msagha Mbogholi, will sum up the case on May 3rd, and set a date for the judgement. Prosecution said that the informer led officers to a meeting with Kiwanuka, in Kibera, on the outskirts of Nairobi. Prosecution maintained that Kiwanuka was ready to offer a weapon and money to the officers who were following a tip by an informer and who posed as hit-men ready to hire. He allegedly offered 100,000 Kenyan shillings for the job, although officers who testified denied having received any money. The defence closed its case on March 28th, without bringing any witnesses.