MP Didmus Barasa seeks bail pending arrest as manhunt continues

Lawyers representing Kimilili MP-elect Didmus Barasa have filed a petition seeking to compel the court to grant the embattled legislator bail pending his arrest.

In a letter dated August 11, 2022, Khaminwa and Khaminwa Advocates informed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and Inspector General (IG) of Police Hillary Mutyambai of the said development.

"Take notice today that Khaminwa and Khaminwa Advocates have filed an application on behalf of Hon. Didmus Barasa for bail pending arrest. As soon as the application is heard and appropriate orders are made you will be advised accordingly by the said law firm," the letter signed by lawyer John M. Khaminwa reads in part.

Barasa is currently being pursued by police for allegedly shooting and killing one Brian Olunga, who was the bodyguard of Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) candidate in the Kimilili MP race Brian Khaemba.

DPP Noordin Haji has since ordered for Barasa's arrest following the incident with the DCI, on Thursday afternoon commanding the legislator to turn himself in to authorities failure to which he will face dire consequences.

A number of theories are being floated around in regards to Barasa's whereabouts with the most notable one being that he might have fled to a neighbouring country following the fatal shooting incident.