Controversial preacher Gilbert Deya in Milimani magistrates court on Friday morning. He has been denied bond and will remain in police custody pending his trial. (Photo: Bernard Ramoka/Hivisasa)Controversial televangelist Gilbert Juma Deya will remain in police custody after a Nairobi magistrates court quashed his application to be released on bond or cash bail.
On Friday, Milimani Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi ruled that the prosecution had provided compelling reasons to deny the controversial preacher bond.
Andayi ruled that Deya will remain in police custody as his trial over child stealing charges commence.
Deya had applied to be released on bond or cash bail saying that he was not a flight risk and that he would corporate and attend court sessions.
The prosecution however objected the request claiming that the controversial preacher could sneak out of the country if released on bond.
Last week, Deya pleaded not guilty to five counts of stealing children in Mountain view estate, Nairobi on different dates in 2014.
The controversial preacher has been in police remand at Kamiti prisons since pleading not guilty.
On Thursday, the preacher complained of poor standards at the Kamiti prisons, saying his rights have been undermined contrary to the extradition agreement.
Deya was extradited from the United Kingdom last week to face charges of stealing children.
The case will be mentioned on August 25, 2017 and hearing on 9 and 16 October 2017.