Lawyer Cliff Ombeta, for Mr Echesa, said the allegations against him were trumped up and aimed at discrediting him. Mr Ombeta further noted that his client was not arrested as reported, as he presented himself to police. Mr Ombeta further questioned why the matter was being handled by a Kiambu court as the offence took place in Kakamega. Mr Ombeta denied this, saying the prosecution was bent on having his client detained for longer. He is known to attract huge crowds in public rallies but at the Kiambu court, only former Mombasa Senator Hassan Omar was present.

Source: Daily Nation March 08, 2021 12:00 UTC