Jacque Maribe is still in custody together with Joe Irungu after the bail hearing was moved to 30th October when the court will rule on their bail application.
This comes after the state yesterday opposed her release on bail, saying her appearance on TV will intimidate witnesses.
Prosecution counsel Catherine Mwaniki told Justice James Wakiaga that it will be unfair if Maribe continues to appear on TV screens, especially when witnesses have to testify against her. She urged the court to consider her profession when ruling on whether to grant her bail.
I urge you to consider that the second accused person is a news anchor and if released on bail, the court should give alternative conditions to ensure she does not intimidate the witnesses
Ever since she was arrested Citizen TV has not addressed the issue, but they have finally broken their silence.
Read the statement below;