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6 more days in Custody for Journalist Jacque Maribe and Fiance.

Journalist Jacque Maribe and fiancé Joseph Irungu are set to remain in police custody till 30.10.18 when the  High Court will rule on their bail application.The Prosecution is opposing their release on bail, saying they are a flight risk and could interfere with witnesses.

The duo have pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering businesswoman Monica Kimani, last month.

Prosecution’s bail application requested court to consider stopping Maribe’s participation in media activities to avert witness intimidation

Journalist Jacque Maribe makes first public appearance at Hon. Lesuuda’s wedding

Television anchor Jacque Maribe made her first public appearance today, weeks after tasting freedom. Read more hereCitizen TV anchor released, finally.

Maribe graced the wedding ceremony of Samburu West Member of Parliament, Hon. Lesuuda Naisula and her fiance, Robert, in Samburu. arrived at the venue accompanied by Gatundu South Legislator, Hon. Moses Kuria.

Photo- Journalist Jacque Maribe at Lesuuda’s wedding.

Photo- Jacque Maribe with Moses Kuria.

Lesuuda tied the knot in a colorful wedding attended by a number of diginitaries.

Photo- Hon. Lesuuda and fiance, Robert, at the wedding ceremony today 

Kirinyaga Governor, Hon. Anne Waiguru, wasn’t left out either. She was accompanied by former Nairobi County Women Representative, Rachel Shebesh. Hon Waiguru looked stunningly beautiful in a purple dress.

 

 

 

 

 

Governor Okoth Obado freed at last, but with tough conditions

Migori Governor, Hon. Okoth Obado, was, today, freed on a KSh. 5M bail with 2 sureties of similar amount. But, the High Court denied his 2 co-accused bail, saying the prosecution produced enough evidence to deny them bail, though they have the right to appeal.

TOUGH CONDITIONS FOR OBADO

High Court Judge, Justice Jessie Lessit, ordered Obado; to deposit travel documents in court, not to visit the late Sharon Otieno’s murder scene or discuss the incidence on media or political rallies, not to skip any court session and not communicate with the deceased’s family.

The Prosecution has lined up 30 witnesses to testify in the case. Pre-trial conference is set for 14.2.2019, with murder trial hearing set to run from 6th to 17th, May, 2019.