Advocate Zweli Zakwe for Shoba argued that the factors presented before court during his previous two failed bail applications cumulatively offered that of exceptional circumstances.
Zakwe said “anything can still happen” when the matter goes to trial.
after he received death threats. Nyangiwa said a number of voice notes threatening Shoba’s life were circulating. The threats were also allegedly made in the corridors at the prison where Shoba was being held. “I am sure that arrangements can be made for him to relocate to a different province if necessary until the case is finalised.”
“A fair reading of the record confirms that the serious nature of the charges would probably give impetus to the appellant’s abscondment.”Mohamed further argued that the witnesses in the matter were known to Shoba and there was a probability he might interfere and manipulate the outcome of the trial.
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