He admitted the charge when he was presented before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot. “I urge this court to find that the state has advanced compelling reasons to deny the accused bond,” Ms Maika submitted. Mr Ayuma stated that Section 49 of the Constitution allows all suspects to be admitted to bond regardless of their nationality. REPATRIATIONHe urged the court to exercise its discretion and release the suspect on bond as he is still presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Mr Cheruiyot will determine on Friday whether to release the accused on bond or not.

Source: Ethiopian News September 28, 2017 15:00 UTC