Although the prosecution opposed the application, Mr Ooko agreed to adjourn the case until Monday to allow the defence lawyers to look at the documents. “In the interest of justice, I am inclined to grant the defence three days to prepare for the trial,” he said. Prosecutor Verah Amisi told the court that Mr Otieno was picked from his office on Monday evening, adding that his mobile phone has been off for several months. The lawyer said Mr Otieno has been on the run and asked the court to reject the application to impose stringent bond terms against him. In the ruling, Mr Ooko directed Mr Otieno to deposit the bond terms imposed on other accused persons.

Source: Daily Nation January 08, 2019 22:52 UTC