Magistrate Lawrence Mugambi of Milimani anti-corruption court released the governoron a Sh8.75 million bail or Sh20 million bond. His co-accused have also been slapped with various hefty bail terms as follows: Scarlet Susan will pay Sh3m bail or Sh6 million bond, Zachary Okoth Sh2m or Sh4 million bond, Everlyne Adhiambo Sh2 million or Sh4 million bond, Jared Peter Odoyo Kwaga Sh8.25 million bail, Christine Ochola Sh3 million or Sh6 million bond, Joram Otieno Sh5.5 million or Sh10 million bond, Patroba Otieno Sh6 million or Sh10 million bond, Penina Auma Sh2 million or Sh4 million bond and Carolyne Ochola Sh2 million or Sh4 million bond. While delivering the rule, the Magistrate said that he factored in various scenarios in granting bail to the governor and his co-accused. The Magistrate cited ex-Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu vs State case and that of Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal. Magistrate Lawrence Mugambi of the Anti-corruption court in Nairobi directed the suspects’ bail ruling to be made.

Source: Standard Digital August 31, 2020 09:01 UTC