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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino was today released on a Sh200,000 cash bail after being charged with causing a voter grievous harm.
The legislator was given an alternative Sh500,000 bond in the case which included the charge of using force during the August 8 general election.
He was re-arrested on Wednesday moments after being released on Sh500,000 and two Sh1 million sureties over an incitement to violence charge.
Babu was earlier charged with subversion, insulting President Uhuru Kenyatta and incitement to violence.
These arose from his apparent reference to Uhuru as ‘mtoto wa mbwa’, remarks he said he will not apologise for as referring to someone as a “puppy” is not abusive.
Police said the legislator was re-arrested for inciting the public to violence on his Facebook page.
Chief magistrate Joyce Gandani granted Babu’s release saying the prosecution did not give compelling reasons for detaining the MP.
“It is not contended that the accused is an MP and can therefore be easily traced. In previous cases the accused has not been convicted,” Gandani said in her ruling.
“Claims that the accused is being harassed cannot be ignored.”
Gandani further said unnecessary denial of bond will create chaos since the prosecution did not give compelling reasons for bail not to be granted.
concerned Kenyan says
What a pity, Orengo is inciting masses whom have no jobs while he is collecting millions for legal fee.. Only God can safe the poor followers (Luos ) who seem to be blind folded. The day after election they will be on streets again waiting for mana from fake Joshua.
Siggie says
Don’t be mistaken Babu is a luo but his supporters are all different kinds of tribes he is famous in the University for being a leader. Remember this problem in KENYA is not a LUO issue you need to Accept the truth Kenyans dont want Uhuru. There is no luo who is blind folded but Jubilee supporters who are blind folded, because Uhuru and Ruto are stealing tax payers Money but yet you are supporting them what do you gain if Uhuru steals millions and millions. You will still be poor while Uhuru will leave all his wealth to his great. great grand kids. The Money they are stealing could build a hosipital in Your back yard to enable the youth in Your area get employed. We are all Kenyans if it is burning we are all going Down. Blame the Electrol Fraud they are the ones who are messing up With Our Peace.
Anonymous says
why is the famous nakumatt collapsing, why are construction companies closing shop under this regime? where do you expect them to be employed if investors are closing down?
FM says
Do not mention luos here again,your gema and kalenjins votes add up to that figure your idiots programmed the computers,luos are only a million votes,so register where your stupidity is taking you,it is simple these two tribes one with natural foolishness the other a pathological thief surrounded with stupidity should face a wrath of kenyan people for good
KENYAN ELCHAPO says
Tell that to your blinded UTHAMAKI KIYUYS ..NOT LUOS…
Joseph Sirgwah says
Have they come to your doorstep for handouts? Keep your mouth shut and mind your own business!
Nyakwarjabilo says
Tibim!
janyangiya says
We are fed up with uhuru it is high time God saved us.
Anonymous says
Some manners seem to have been learnt, at least he is subdued.An erratic child must learn albeit in tough ways. He is a luo hero, although he has soiled his master.
nyakundi says
Which tribe are you.?
If kikuyu
What are you doing in ukambani.kisii everywhere. Be careful on your comments if are a kikuyu. Abagusii rora abantaba babeire bone bwana
Anonymous says
If this how you count, 1 million people, am sure baba will get 10m plus
Fwo says
Lakini nini mbaya na hii wakikuyu ???
Anonymous says
Baba has backfired the only bullet, his political sunset has come, we are busy counting the orphans.