Kibera Court Releases 220 Fuel Protest Suspects on Sh5,000 Cash Bail Each
The alleged actions disrupted movement along one of the city’s busiest roads during demonstrations over the rising cost of fuel and the high cost of living. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kibera Law Courts have released 220 suspects arrested during recent fuel price protests on a Sh5,000 cash bail each. The suspects were charged with obstructing traffic after allegedly barricading Moi Avenue on May 18.
- 220 suspects released on Sh5,000 cash bail each.
- The suspects were arrested during protests against rising fuel prices and charged with obstructing traffic.
- A legal team led by Babu Owino represented the accused, who all pleaded not guilty.
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