MP Johana Ng’eno released on Sh2 million bond

Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno (pictured) has been granted a Sh2 million bond with two sureties of a similar amount or an alternative cash bail of Sh1million.

Chief Magistrate Elizabeth Usui in her ruling said the issues raised by the prosecution objecting to the release of the MP on bond were not compelling enough.

The court, however, barred him from making any remarks that may breach peace pending the hearing and determination of the case.

"The issues raised have not been backed up with evidence and there are no compelling reasons to deny the accused bail," she said.

The Court had on Tuesday ordered the detention of the legislature accused of using hate speech to incite warring communities in Narok County.

The detention followed an application by the prosecution that he is held until crucial witnesses in the case testify.

The prosecution, through Daniel Karuri and in an affidavit sworn by Inspector Jumbe Brown, opposed the MP's release on bail. They submitted that the MP would interfere with witnesses.

Mr. Karuri said since the legislator had influence in his constituency, where some of the witnesses resided, he was likely to interfere with investigations.

The argument was objected by his lawyer, Kimutai Bosek saying there was no evidence showing his client had previously attempted to interfere with witnesses.

The lawmaker allegedly uttered the remarks on September 6, at Junction area of Olgos Sofia village in Trans-Mara West. He allegedly used abusive words in which ethnic hatred was likely to be stirred up. He was also charged with offensive conduct for using abusive words against President Uhuru Kenyatta at the same public gathering.

He is said to have called on the President to either work with his Deputy William Ruto or resign and dissolve the government.