Principal Prosecution Counsel Jethron Okumu told the court that the incident happened on June 1, 2026, at approximately 6pm in the Mwembeni area of Samburu Sub-County.
The prosecution alleged that Ismail was driving a Toyota Voxy, registration number KDD 319B, when he allegedly failed to maintain his proper lane while overtaking other vehicles.
According to the charge sheet, his vehicle collided head-on with an oncoming Nissan X-Trail, registration number KCM 744S, resulting in the deaths of four occupants.
The deceased were identified as Richard Nyamai Mwaniki, Richard Nyamai Mutia, Zahara Chebet Ahmed and Khalid Kirruto Ahmed. Each death was listed as a separate count in the case.
Prosecutors accused the driver of operating the vehicle recklessly without considering the prevailing road conditions, traffic and safety of other road users.
However, Ismail denied all four charges when they were presented before the court.
The prosecution did not object to his release on bond but asked the magistrate to impose strict conditions to guarantee his attendance throughout the proceedings.
Senior Principal Magistrate Kimani subsequently granted him a bond of KSh150,000.
The court scheduled the matter for December 17, 2026, when pre-trial directions are expected to be issued.
The prosecution indicated that it intends to present more than 10 witnesses alongside documentary evidence to support its case as proceedings continue.
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