Controversial ‘doctor’ James Mugo Ndichu alias Mugo Wa Wairimu at Milimani law courts in a case he is accused of rape was adjourned on Thursday January 28, 2016.
BY SAM ALFAN.
Controversial ‘doctor’ James Mugo Ndichu alias Mugo Wa Wairimu case failed to kick off on Thursday after his lawyer sought for more time to bargain with Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) on counts relating to his Practice.
His lawyer told the court that on the next hearing date, he will inform the court on terms of settlement that will be agreed upon.
State prosecutor Jacinta Nyamosi opposed the adjournment stating that the Investigating officer had already bonded four witnesses for the hearing.
“The defense sought adjournment last time we were in court; however we will indulge them so that the accused will not claim that his rights have been infringed. We request the court to give a hearing in the next seven days so that the defense will put their request on plea bargain,” she said.
Nairobi Chief Magistrate Daniel Ogembo fixed the hearing of the case on March 14.
According to the charge sheet, Mugo was accused that on November 1, 2014 at the Prestige Health Care Clinic in Githurai 44 he administered four tablets of unknown drug to a female patient with intent of overpowering her so as to engage in a sexual activity.
“On diverse dates between November 1 2014 and September6, 2015 at Prestige Health Care Clinic while not registered and licensed as a medical practitioner you falsely used the title ‘Doctor’ by presenting yourself as Dr.
Mugo Wa Wairimu to ABC when having not acquired a higher academic doctoral qualification,” Mugo was told in court.
He was also charged with operating the clinic illegally and practicing as a nurse while not registered by Kenya Nursing Council.
Mugo was also accused of operating a pharmacy between June 18 and September 6 at the same clinic without a practicing licence from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB).
He was also accused of stocking and using invalidated drugs and HIV testing kits without a license from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
Mugo faced another count of employing unregistered lab technologist at the said clinic contrary to the law. He further charged of operating an unregistered medical laboratory without a license from KMLTTB.
