Court denies bail to US fugitive Sancho Kibutu as DPP pursues extradition
Kibutu had asked the court to release him on bond or cash bail, stating that he was willing to comply with any conditions imposed.
Nairobi, Kenya - Kenyan national Sancho Kibutu, wanted by the United States for a fatal drunk-driving offense, remains in custody after a Nairobi court denied his bail application. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has pursued extradition proceedings to return Kibutu to the US for sentencing. Kibutu requested release on bond or cash bail, stating his willingness to comply with any conditions, but the court declined his request.
The prosecution argued that Kibutu posed a significant flight risk due to the pending extradition request, the severity of the crime, and his history of fleeing proceedings in the US. The court agreed with the prosecution's assessment, citing compelling reasons to keep Kibutu in custody at Gigiri Police Station pending the extradition hearing on September 25.
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