Ex-Radio Director Farida Idris fails to stop criminal charges for death threats to ex-lover.
Former Radio Director Farida Idris has failed to stop criminal charges filed against her for allegedly issuing death threats to her ex-lover.
Farida Idris had moved to court seeking to stop her prosecution on charges of threatening to kill her former lover. However, the court has dismissed her application.
The court ruled that Farida Idris must face the criminal charges. The prosecution has sufficient grounds to charge her with threatening to kill.
According to court papers, Farida Idris allegedly threatened to kill her ex-lover following a bitter breakup. The threats were reportedly made through phone calls and messages.
The ex-lover reported the matter to police, saying he feared for his life. He said Farida Idris had threatened to kill him if he did not comply with her demands.
Police investigated the matter and found that there was sufficient evidence to charge Farida Idris with threatening to kill, contrary to the law.
Farida Idris, who is a former director at a popular radio station, argued in court that the charges were malicious and meant to embarrass her. She wanted the court to quash the criminal proceedings.
However, the judge ruled that the application lacked merit. The judge said the criminal justice system should be allowed to run its course and determine whether Farida Idris is guilty or not.
The court directed that the criminal case against Farida Idris will proceed in the lower court. She will take plea and the trial will begin.
Farida Idris is known in the media industry. She served as a director at a leading radio station before leaving.
Cases of death threats after breakups have been on the rise in Kenya. Police have urged couples to part ways peacefully and seek counseling.
Threatening to kill is a serious criminal offence under Kenyan law. If found guilty, Farida Idris could face imprisonment.
The ex-lover has welcomed the court decision. He says he wants justice and protection from threats.
The case will be mentioned soon for trial.