Independent presidential aspirant Solomon Gichira has been charged with attempting to kill himself, creating disturbance and destroying IEBC property. Gichiria was apprehended for attempting suicide at IEBC offices in Nairobi on Saturday. The aspirant denied the charges at a Nairobi court on Monday and was released on Sh200,000 cash bail. Read: Police arrest presidential hopeful Solomon Gichira after suicide attemptGichira's campaign manager and lawyer earlier denied the suicide claims, saying Gichira is being punished by IEBC after successfully challenging rules set on independent presidential candidates. Also read: Judge allows independents to get signatures from political party membersRead: Uhuru, Raila and Dida among 8 presidential nominees on IEBC shortlist

Source: The Star May 29, 2017 09:11 UTC