Forty three (43) suspects involved in the NYS scandal where Sh8 billion got lost were on Tuesday released on bond pending hearing and determination of their case.
The release of the suspects has brought mixed reactions among Nyamira leaders.
Former Kitutu Masaba MP Walter Nyambati said the court could go against the suspects’ rights by denying them bond.
“The suspects have a right to be released on bond until the corruption charges levels against them is heard and determined. Any of the suspects who will be found guilty must be sent to jail,” he said.
Wiper Party Vice Chairman Victor Swanya opposed the releasing of the suspects saying justice will not be found.
“I don’t support the release of the suspects because they are likely to boycott court proceedings and interfere with witnesses. The Judiciary should stop being too lenient on big thieves in this country,” he said.
Manga ward MCA Enock Ogori claimed that confiscating the 43 suspects’ travel documents and passports won’t help because the suspects may not be jailed.
“The release of the suspects wasn’t a good step the court made because early the court had ruled that the suspects committed serious offences.
"How comes the criminals were released instead they could be behind bars until corruption case before the court is heard and determined,” he noted.