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MP-elect Didmus Barasa to remain in cells for 10 more days

Kimilili MP Didmas Barasa. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Kimilili MP-elect Didmus Barasa will be detained for a further 10 days as the prosecution seeks to press murder charges against him.

Barasa surrendered to police on Friday over allegations that he shot dead Brian Olunga, an aide to his opponent, and has since been at the Kisumu Central Police Station.

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