Seven ward reps on assault charge are released on bond

Homabay MCAs from left Peter Kaula, Philemon Onditi, Walter Muok, Paul Ongoro, Julius Gaya, Dan Ochieng and Evans Dada in the dock at Kisumu Law courts. [Denish Ochieng/Standard]

Seven members of the county assembly who are facing assault charges have been freed on bond.

Justice Fred Ochieng yesterday released MCAs Evans Dada, Dan Ochieng, Julius Odhiambo, Paul Ongoro, Walter Muok, Philemon Onyango and Peter Ojwang on a bond of Sh250,000 each with two sureties of the same amount.