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Controversial preacher Gilbert Deya out on Sh10 million bond
Preacher Gilbert Deya. The High Court in Nairobi released him on a Sh10 million bond on May 15, 2018 over a child theft case. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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In his ruling, Justice Luka Kimaru said Pastor Deya’s previous conduct is still questionable and he is still considered a flight risk.
He directed that the accused deposits the said amount as cash bail or bond in order to secure his freedom.
Last December, chief magistrate Francis Andayi had ordered that the preacher be released on a Sh1 million bond but the prosecution protested against the release and moved to the High Court.
The High Court has released controversial preacher Gilbert Deya on Sh10 million bond because the prosecution failed to complete the trial in stipulated period.
In his ruling, Justice Luka Kimaru said Pastor Deya’s previous conduct is still questionable and he is still considered a flight risk.