Wamuzi News Ke
In a brazen attempt that has sparked nationwide shock, a woman has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle 50 rolled parcels of bhang into the Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi. She appeared before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina on Thursday, vehemently denying the charges and insisting that she mistook the contraband for cash.
Security officers at the courthouse intercepted her during a standard entrance screening on October 8. A search revealed the black paper bag she was carrying contained dozens of tightly wrapped rolls of cannabis.
Court Appearance and Defense.
In court, the accused woman pleaded not guilty to charges of trafficking narcotics. She claimed she picked up the bag near the gate, believing it held money, not drugs. “Could I have known it was bhang? I would never have touched it,” she told the court, appealing for leniency.
Magistrate Onyina, noting the seriousness of the charge, ordered the case transferred to JKIA Law Courts, which handles trafficking offences, and remanded her in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for October 14, 2025.
High Stakes: Courts, Drug Control, and Public Confidence.
This arrest—inside the court compound—raises chilling concerns about the lengths drug traffickers will go to evade detection. It also spotlights vulnerabilities in security protocols even at high-profile judicial premises.
Prosecutors are expected to mount a strong case, citing the volume of substance, the location of the attempt, and the logistical risks involved. Whether the defense’s ignorance claim holds up will hinge on forensic analysis, chain of custody, and credibility of the accused’s narrative.
Stephen Musungu
