The court has ordered former presidential aspirant Cyrus Jirongo to deposit a sum of Sh5 million within 24 hours or face jail.
Jirongo was arraigned in court for failing to repay Sh20 million loan given to him by Nairobi businessman Brian Yongo.
The former Lugari MP will remain in police custody until 1pm, Thursday when he is required to deposit the cash, failure to which he will be remanded.
His lawyers had requested the court for more time to comply with the directive arguing that the Sh5 million was too high. They further noted that the politician was not a flight risk as he is a public figure but the court rejected their plea.
“We request for more time because of the money involved. We can mention the matter on Monday to confirm compliance,” said Jirongo’s lawyers adding that they only had Sh900,000 and needed more time to raise the rest.
Jirongo will spend a second night in the cell at Muthangari Police Station and will be sent to remand at 2 pm on Thursday if he doesn’t deposit the amount. He was arrested on Tuesday following a warrant of arrest issued against him by High Court Deputy Registrar Elizabeth Tanui.
Ndugu Jirongo:
Muulize…
Ndugu Jirongo:
Muulize mwenzako wa YK92 Ndugu Ruto pamoja na Mwalimu wenu Mzee Toroitich Arap Moi wakulipie hela hizo halafu utoke jela na pia kulipa deni la wenyewe. Wote wawili ni mabilionea.
“Akufaaye kwa dhiki ndiye rafiki. A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
He sure is reaping what he…
He sure is reaping what he sow
The guy represented the…
The guy represented the Bukusu in looting during the looting era of muuaji Moi.But none of them is smpythysing with him.A simple solution jambazi Jirongo is to auction one of your five wives,bwana.Mimi nitachukua yule umetoa Ndenderu/Redhill.The former student of Kianda High School,mwari wa Kimani.