Can you spend a night in a remand after you have been released? Have you even catch a glimpse of Lang’ata Remand Prisons?
The state of the prison cannot even allow you spend even a minute when freedom is granted.
This is what Jacque Maribe is currently going through.
THREAD: Interesting events at the Deputy Registrar in the High Court. We completed the bond process for our friend Jacque Maribe at 12pm and till now no progress & she is looking at another night in prison despite being freed by The Court yesterday. Let me tell you of the games
— Dennis Itumbi, HSC (@OleItumbi) October 31, 2018
Irungu will therefore remain in custody throughout the trial. Justice James Wakiaga said Irungu has traveled and worked in Dubai, and has relatives there who can aid his escape. He said that Irungu has portrayed himself publicly as a gun lover hence his actions can intimidate witnesses.
The court pointed out that Irungu having shot himself remains a danger to himself and the public. And, that his supervision can only be achieved through protective custody. Exhibits Through lawyer Katwa Kigen, Maribe requested the court to instruct the prosecution to hand back her phone and car, arguing that the forensic investigation were complete. However, Public Prosecutor Catherine Mwaniki objected saying that forensic investigations were still on.
Through his lawyer Cliff Ombeta, Irungu also argued that he would not abscond court hearing and that the prosecution had not given any compelling reason to warrant denying him bail.