MP Were murder: Businessman Phillip Aroko released on Ksh.300,000 bail

This is after the court was told that the investigators in the case have pieced together required evidence including Aroko writing his statement.

The state asked the court to release him under similar conditions issued earlier by the JKIA court.

"With the 7 days you provided to the prosecution, we have been able to cover areas, the days have been utilised sufficiently in custody," court was told.

Aroko, representing himself, told the court that he will abide by directions issued.

This includes availing his passport in Kibera Court. 

Earlier in May 20, 2025, the High Court overturned a decision by the Chief Magistrate's Court at JKIA to grant bail to Aroko.

Justice Kavenza found merit in the prosecution's application to detain Aroko for an additional seven days to facilitate ongoing investigations.

The judge found the request to be reasonable and proportionate, considering the delicate nature and extent of the ongoing investigations.

The court emphasized that the extended detention was a temporary measure designed to allow investigators to finalize key leads without jeopardizing Aroko's fundamental rights.