Kenyan MP, Murder Suspect, Threatens Prosecutor, Denied Bail

Kenyan MP, Murder Suspect, Threatens Prosecutor, Denied Bail Nairobi, Kenya – A Kenyan Member of Parliament (MP) and murder suspect, Ebel Ochiel, has been denied bail after allegedly threatening a prosecutor. The incident occurred during a court hearing where Ochiel was seeking release on bail. According to Citizen TV Kenya, the prosecutor was forced to flee the courtroom after receiving the threat. "The threats to kill the prosecutor came as a shock, forcing the prosecutor to leave the court unexpectedly," reported a Citizen TV journalist. The video shows Ochiel and two other suspects being denied bail by Justice Diana Kavedza. The judge cited Ochiel's threat as the primary reason for the decision. The suspects were remanded at Nairobi Remand pending further assessment. A police officer who witnessed the incident corroborated the prosecutor's account. The incident highlights the risks faced by legal professionals in Kenya and underscores the seriousness of the charges against the MP.