The Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday turned into an unexpected scene of laughter when Ibrahim Kidero, a 20-year-old man accused of unlawfully entering Bunge Towers, made humorous remarks about hunger, prison life, and the cost of living in Kenya.
Kidero, who is currently being held at Industrial Area Prison, told the court he was generally comfortable in custody but admitted to feeling hungry. When asked about his meals, he replied candidly:
“Not much … but saa hii niko njaa.”
When pressed further on what he wished to eat, Kidero requested bread and milk, estimating their cost at about Sh120. His candid response amused Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi, who generously handed Sh500 to a police officer to purchase the snack for the accused.
From Kamiti Prison to Milimani Court
Kidero described himself as a matatu driver with ties to Umoja Market and revealed that he had already served seven years at Kamiti Maximum Prison. He remarked that if the current charges landed him back in prison, he was ready to return.
At the same time, he contested the accusations, insisting that the allegations were misplaced. According to him, he had not entered Bunge Towers but rather State House.
“Bunge Towers are around town, and State House is not yet close to Bunge Towers. But Bunge Towers and Harambee House are closely attached,” he explained.
Charges Against Kidero
Court records show that Kidero is accused of unlawfully entering Bunge Towers on two separate occasions:
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July 30, 2025 – at 6:45 am, allegedly at the reception area of the 24th floor.
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August 7, 2025 – at 9:30 pm, allegedly at the parking area.
Both incidents are said to have occurred within Nairobi County.
The charges were brought under Section 31 of the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act, 2017, which prohibits unauthorized access to Parliamentary premises.
Mental Assessment and Case Mention
In earlier proceedings, the court ordered a mental assessment of Kidero before he could plead to the charges. The court also asked him to provide the contact details of someone he lived with in Kayole, but the phone number he provided was unreachable.
The case has now been scheduled for mention on October 9, 2025, before Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi. Until then, Kidero will remain in custody at Industrial Area Prison.