A police officer jailed for firing his gun in public has been denied bail by the High Court.
Karim Warner is currently serving a year behind bars after being found guilty of the offense. His attorney, Andrew Okola, has appealed the conviction and sentence handed down by Senior Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel.
Warner sought his release on bail through the High Court, but Justice Stanley John turned down the request, explaining that bail applications in appeal cases must go through the Court of Appeal instead.
The 37-year-old was convicted over a December 2023 incident in Willikies involving a leased vehicle dispute that turned violent.
According to court testimony, Warner confronted two people in a Toyota Mark X—a car he owned but had rented out. When they wouldn’t hand over the vehicle, he used his Lexus to block them in and demanded they get out.
After one occupant suggested going to the police station, Warner rejected the idea, grabbed his gun, and opened fire on the car—damaging the trunk, rear door, and tire.
Warner insisted he only fired to protect his property and disputed claims about the number of shots. But the magistrate found 12 rounds excessive and convicted him.
His appeal will now be heard by the Court of Appeal.
Plenty officers need anger management and refresher training. That uniform not a license to act wild
So he fire off twelve rounds and still want bail? He better sit and reflect
Police supposed to set the example, not behave like street men with guns. Glad the court take it serious
Requesting bail? You’re basically in prison for like three months and you’re requesting bail? You are where you supposed to be…. And you know damn well
I get the frustration if somebody playing with your car, but as a trained officer you supposed to know better
Good call by the judge. The Court of Appeal can deal with it in due time
What in chicken soup is going on here. How can you be convicted of a crime, sentenced and requesting bail? are you serious. Right now I’m even confused
A whole police officer firing off rounds in Willikies? Lord have mercy, what going on in this country
A whole police officer firing off rounds in Willikies? Lord have mercy, what going on in this country
Everytime i see MR face i vex
I get the frustration if somebody playing with your car, but as a trained officer you supposed to know better.
If he was civilian, he wouldn’t get one year he would get five. So he already get leniency