25 February 2021

Mistress: Crime and Justice case file #01

In the first episode Crime and Justice, Silas and Makena investigate the gruesome murder of Abuya (Muhugu Theuri), a university student who was entangled in an illicit affair with the powerful politician Barasa (John Sibi-Okumu).

Watch: Crime and Justice Season 2 from 21 February 2022.

It’s case that’s been ripped from the headlines, and touches on topics that Kenyans are familiar with: the common practice of keeping a mistress, as well as femicide and gender-based violence.

“How she (Makena) feels about this case is exactly how I felt when I was reading everything about this story online and watching it in the news,” says Sarah Haasan, who plays Makena.

“It’s a good thing to be able to portray what a lot of people, including me, were feeling about this particular situation. At least Makena is in a situation where she gets to do something about it, to some extent. We see her going above and beyond to try and get justice for Abuya.”

Let’s go behind-the-scenes on this case of Crime and Justice.

Precinct_Crime and Justice_Showmax — To proceed with charging the suspect or to tread lightly? In the precinct of the Nairobi Metropol Police.

Prosecutor Sokoro_Paul Ogola_Crime and Justice_Showmax — Prosecutor Sokoro, played by Paul Ogola.

Lucarelli Onyango_Solasa_Crime and Justice_Showmax — Investigative journalist Solasa, played by Lucarelli Onyango.

Alfred Munyua_Silas_Crime and Justice_Showmax — Alfred Munyua is Detective Silas in Crime and Justice.

Barasa and Lawyer_courtroom_Crime and Justice Showmax — Barasa and his lawyer present their case in the courtroom.

Brian Abajah_Brayo_Crime and Justice_Showmax — Brian Abajah is Brayo in Crime and Justice.

Dennis Musyoka_Judge_Crime and Justice_Showmax — Court is in session, Judge played by Dennis Musyoka.

John Sibi Okumu_Barasa_Crime and Justice_Showmax — John Sibi Okumu as the politician Barasa on Crime and Justice.

Makena_ Brayo_Crime and Justice_Showmax — Makena (Sarah Hassan) chases down a suspect.

Makena and Silas_Crime and Justice_Showmax — Silas and Makena discuss their strategy while a suspect waits in the interrogation room.

Sarah Hassan_Makena_Crime and Justice_Showmax — Detective Makena, played by Sarah Hassan.

Makena_Precinct_Crime and Justice_Showmax — Makena (Sarah Hassan).

Silas and Makena Leave Precinct_Crime and Justice_Showmax — Silas and Makena leave the precinct together.

Maqbul Mohammed_DCI Boss Kebo_Crime and Justice_Showmax — DCI Boss Kebo, played by Maqbul Mohammed.

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