APOLOGY

Two Kiss 100 radio presenters on Monday apologised in court for discussing the election petition filed against Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru while it was pending.

Bishop Wanjiru, who is also Housing assistant minister, emotionally accepted the apology from Caroline Mutoko and Felix Odiwor, aka Mzee Jalang’o.

The two had been summoned to court by Justice Kihara Kariuki after discussing the petition in their morning show on April 19.

Mutoko also wrote an article on the same day, which made it appear as if Bishop Wanjiru had lost the petition.

“Madam, I am really sorry. You know, I admire you and never meant to hurt you. It was not my intention to disparage your name,” said Mutoko.

While reprimanding the two, Justice Kariuki said that in the spirit of forgiveness, he believed that Bishop Wanjiru accepted the apology.

Mr Justice Kariuki agreed with Bishop Wanjiru that they “had crossed the line” and made his court appear theatrical.

“I believe in the freedom of the press … but that freedom comes with a responsibility,” said the judge.