Jethron Okumu, the Principal Prosecution Counsel, informed the court that an incident occurred on June 1, 2026, around 6 p.m. in the Mwembeni area of Samburu Sub-County.
The prosecution claims that Ismail was behind the wheel of a Toyota Voxy, bearing the registration number KDD 319B, when he allegedly veered out of his lane while attempting to overtake other vehicles.
According to the charge sheet, this maneuver led to a head-on collision with an oncoming Nissan X-Trail, registered as KCM 744S, resulting in the tragic deaths of four individuals.
The victims have been identified as Richard Nyamai Mwaniki, Richard Nyamai Mutia, Zahara Chebet Ahmed, and Khalid Kirruto Ahmed, with each death being treated as a separate count in the case.
Prosecutors accused Ismail of driving recklessly, disregarding the road conditions, traffic laws, and the safety of other motorists.
Despite the serious allegations, Ismail pleaded not guilty to all four charges when they were brought before the court.
The prosecution did not oppose his release on bond but requested that the magistrate impose strict conditions to ensure he would attend all future court proceedings.
Senior Principal Magistrate Kimani subsequently set his bond at KSh150,000.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for December 17, 2026, when pre-trial directions are expected to be outlined.
The prosecution has indicated plans to call over 10 witnesses and present documentary evidence to support its case as the trial moves forward.
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