The High Court has released Jackson Kihara, famously known as Cop Shakur, and former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier Patrick Osoi on a cash bail of Ksh50,000 each after they were charged with suspected terrorism offences.
Speaking on Friday, August 8, Magistrate Richard Koech at the Kahawa Law Courts ordered their release from police custody, days after their arrest, on condition that they report to the authorities when summoned. "Having considered the entire circumstances of this matter, I do allow the consolidated application allowing them a bond of Ksh200,000 with a surety of a similar amount, or a cash bail of Ksh50,000," Koech stated.
The two, linked to the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) group, were released together with police constable Hiram Kimathi after a successful defence led by Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino.
Ex-KDF soldier Patrick Osoi (centre), former police officers Jackson Kuria Kihara, alias Cop Shakur, and Hiram Kimathi.
