By RICHARD MUNGUTI More by this AuthorA manager at Astral Aviation company in Nairobi was on Monday charged with attempting to extort Sh10 million from an industrialist. AdvertisementBAIL GRANTEDMr Patel denied four counts of extortion and being in possession of government stores and narcotic drugs. Defence lawyer David Oyatta argued for his release on bail, saying he was not a flight risk and had been assisting the needy through donations amid the Covid-10 pandemic. “The prosecution has not offered compelling reasons to warrant the accused's bail denial,” Mr Cheruiyot said. Mr Cheruiyot ordered the accused supplied with witness statements and exhibits.

Source: Daily Nation July 20, 2020 18:00 UTC