Outrage after a suspect who allegedly stole 181kg goat meat during protests released on KSh 10m bond
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Principal Magistrate Cheronoh Kesse has elicited mixed reactions after realizing an accused person on a KSh 10 million bond with a similar surety
Principal Magistrate Cheronoh Kesse has elicited mixed reactions after realizing an accused person on a KSh 10 million bond with a similar surety.
A looting suspect on Tuesday denied stealing property valued at Ksh. 37 million during anti-tax protests in Eldoret last week.
Jonathan Paul Mutua, 29, is accused of breaking into the Baniyas Club Square during anti-government protests on June 25 and made away with items valued at KSh 37 million.
Part of the loot was 181kg of goat meat and 105 bunches of vegetables.
Mutua was arraigned on Tuesday, July 2. He pleaded not guilty to the charges in his name.
According to court documents, the incident took place at the Baniyas hotel in Eldoret. The business belongs to Fredrick Kamau.
The suspect was arrested and charged after being discovered with electronic equipment in the Kamukunji area of Uasin Gishu shortly after the looting incident.
He denied the charges when he appeared before Eldoret Chief Magistrate, Cherono Kesse and was consequently freed on a Ksh. 10 million bond.
The case will be mentioned on July 15.
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