Obado today secured his freedom after he deposited the Ksh.5 million cash bail and also presented two of his cars, a Toyota Prado and Toyota Land Cruiser V8 as sureties.
The price of these luxurious cars are estimated from a range of 5-6 Million Kenyan shillings.
Yesterday, the bail conditions given by the court, was that the Migori Governor would be freed if only he deposits to court 5 M cash bail; 2 suterities of 5M each.
The governor could however was not released yesterday since he had an issue with one of his suterities
Other conditions were that he should submit his travel documents for Kenya, East Africa and diplomatic passports. He should also report to the deputy registrar of the court once every month.
His co accused Oyamo and Obiero were however denied bail yesterday after Judge Jessi Lessit cited that granting the two bail may lead to intimidation. “I find that there are compelling reasons not to grant the second and third accused bail at this stage I find that releasing them may send fear and anxiety to potential witnesses and therefore lead to intimidation which may adversely affect the case.” stated Judge Lessit
Justice Lessit however gave them a right of appeal for bail or bond.
“Their release is likely to disturb public order, peace and public security bearing in mind the reaction of the public at the time of the arrest.” she stated.