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May 10, 2025
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Court declines bid to extend Aroko’s detention by 30 days in Were murder probe

Court declines bid to extend Aroko’s detention by 30 days in Were murder probe

While delivering the ruling on Friday, Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi, sitting at JKIA Law Courts, cited Aroko’s voluntary appearance and willingness to cooperate with investigators. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A Kenyan court has declined a police request to extend the detention of businessman and politician Phillip Aroko for an additional 30 days as part of the investigation into the murder of Kasipul Kabondo MP Ong’ondo Were, granting him a seven-day custody instead.

  • Seven days was established as the new detention period, citing Aroko's willingness to cooperate.
  • Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi presided over the case at the JKIA Law Courts.
  • Aroko had previously claimed that a lengthy detention was unnecessary due to personal health concerns and he had voluntarily presented himself to authorities.

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