A man at the Mombasa Law Court left court users in stitches after he told a Mombasa magistrate that he was handsome and smart.
Wycliffe Mungo, who appeared before Mombasa principal magistrate Vincent Adet in his well-polished English, began by asking the magistrate where he bought his suits.
"Your honour first of all good afternoon and secondly allow me to compliment you for being so handsome. Your black suit seems to be from Nairobi and yourself l believe you are from there too," he said.
He further went on to describe the magistrate's physical appearance, saying he was the youngest judicial officer in the entire Africa.
"You appear smart and handsome. I trust you are from Nairobi. Those from Nairobi look like you. Your black suit and tie must be expensive ," he told the magistrate.
Suspect pleads with court
He further went on to cause more laughter by informing the court that there was no way charges of stealing would have been leveled against him since the complainant was his girlfriend.
"The complainant in this matter is my girlfriend. The items were found in my possession since we used to live together and we have been dating since we were in the university.
"Infact when the police came into my house l informed them they should take her clothes and shoes to court," he said.
He further informed the court that to prove that the complainant was his estranged girlfriend.
"I have seen how you conduct your proceedings. Ask them why they left the inner pants in my house. This is part of the evidence that should be used to acquit me," he said.
Mungo was being charged with the offense of stealing.
The particulars were that on December 1, 2022, at Mombasa township stole academic transcripts, degree certificate, KCB ATM card, and a HP laptop valued at Ksh45,000.
The matter will be mentioned on January 31 for pretrial purposes.
