KISII, Kenya, Nov 30- Six suspects charged with murder of four elderly women accused of being witches will remain in remand facility for the next two weeks, pending a ruling on their bail or bond application.
The orders were issued by Kisii High Court Judge Rose Ougo.
According to court documents seen by Shahidi News, the suspects are Amos Nyakundi, Chrispine Ogeto, Peter Angwenyi, Brian Nyakundi, Ronald Ombati, and Justin Morara.
They were charged on particulars of murder committed on October 17, 2021, in Marani Sub-County. They first appeared in court on October 19.
The court ordered the suspects to be locked up at Kisii main Prisons pending a hearing of the bond/bail application which was filed by their advocates Shaffin Kaba and Kelvin Gichana.
In Monday’s application, Kaba representing the accused said his clients are entitled to bond terms as provided by the constitution.
Prosecution counsel Susan Kibungi asked the court to decline the bond application on the grounds that if the suspects will be released, they may interfere with the witnesses.
Senior counsel John Khaminwa representing Kenya Human Rights Commission and standing for the victim’s families also opposed the bond application on the grounds that the four elderly people who were killed were women who were entitled to enjoy special recognition.
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights counsel Rosemary Kirui said the social inquiry report indicates tension is still high on the ground and granting them bail or bond does not guarantee them safety.
The case will resume in court on December 15, 2021, during when the suspects will know whether they will be released on bail.
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