Joy Kanini Murder Case: John Muriithi Pleads Not Guilty
Updated October 9, 2026
John Muriithi Nderitu, also known as “Tizo” or “Johnte,” pleaded not guilty to a murder charge when he appeared virtually before the Kerugoya Law Court on August 20, 2026, according to the Kenya News Agency. A plea is not a finding of guilt. The allegations remain to be tested in court.
What the court report said
The charge sheet alleged that the offence occurred between June 9 and June 11 in Ngangarithi, Nyeri town. The Kenya News Agency reported that the court set a mention for September 7. The article is limited to that reported hearing; we could not independently verify a later public court update by October 9, so we do not state what happened at the mention or describe his current custody or bail status.
Presumption of innocence
Muriithi has denied the charge. Details attributed to investigators or set out in a charge sheet are allegations unless and until established through the legal process. The court determines the evidence and any subsequent applications.
