Is there anyway that this case can get before the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board?

As much as @jjred is seeking assistance I think he should also provide accurate information. This Ksh 40,000 is it a bribe or isn't it simply cash bail? In principle cash bail will be returned to you once you win your case and should not be seen as something 'bad'.

@tycho,i wish it was that easy.Some of us were brought up in a very tight Christian culture to an extend that it cant cross our mind to visit a witchdoctor...."two wrongs does not make a right"

@Alma,the same applies,infact,when you suggested that,i tried to propose for him since am already down financially,the cash i sent him were some loan i had taken to register my dota in school but i couldnt wait to see my innocent brother being jailed,but he said a big NO.At the point of breaking down,he just requested me to help him out by doing whatever i have to do,he shall refund.

@mnandii,thanks,we shall try as much as possible to talk to whoever can give as a listening ear.He personally went to anti-corruption authority but they told him that they dont deal with such cases since its a crimainal case

@jjred my advice is only offered since you need to see reality first in order to deal with such an issue.

Do not take it lightly.

I'm of the view that if he's innocent, he will walk. How he walks is the issue. There are two ways:

1. Settle out of court. In which case you will hate the fellow and possibly yourself. But it is an option based on the realities of the magistrate courts in Kenya.

Don't for one minute trust anyone that says that the judiciary is reformed. His freedom is too important to be grounded on here-say.

But it is an option you should sit down and think very soberly about. Talk to your pastor if you have to. But think about it.

2. Go the full hog and challenge it. This option is best for the spirit but full of many holes in your finances.

Mnandii has some good suggestions. I like the one of moving the case to a higher court. And the ombudsman. Even cops are afraid of being interrogated.

I would suggest you take your time a look for an honest hard working lawyer. You will need him/her. Please don't go for the cheap lawyer who promised you sure success. Go for one who's good and understands the system.

In this case, simama kidete and let the cops have to prove their case.

The truth of the matter is, its a he says, she says case so your lawyer had better be damn good.

My experience is that most lawyers I've seen in those court rooms should be hanged.

I'm for not bribing and sticking to honesty and integrity. But that's just me. I have stood in those court rooms and told a cop in his face that he's a liar and his children should be ashamed.

It is not easy going through the process for a minimum of 1 year when they will do anything to delay the process.

Those are just the facts.

It's up to you to figure out what is best for yourselves.

But don't swallow the cool aid that there is anything easy about your situation. God just handed you another card. Play it wisely and shrewdly.

I can give you horror stories in those magistrates courts so be wise and everything should be fine in the end.

Do keep us updated.

I now have a feeling that we can lodge complain on Incompetency(manifest of injustice) of Public officer,as stated;-

Article 59(2) (i) of the Constitution further requires the Commission to investigate complaints on;

•Abuse of power
•Manifest injustice and;
•Unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive official conduct

Let me discuss this with my guy,i will give him CAJ contact to lodge complain himself since he has full details ....

@Jired, the magistrate is just following the law. If your guy pleads not guilty, he has to buy his freedom through cash bail which is a normal court procedure. You are making it appear like the magistrate asked you for 40k. The court must follow its due process. If you were not ready for it, then you should have forfeited the police bond coz I do not think anyone would have come looking for your guy.

How sure are you your guy did not have the fake notes, could be true also.

@thanks tycho,at the moment personally am powerless,May the God of heavens who allows everything to happen and knows the truth intervene.

Fot those who didnt understand what the 40k is all about,once again its a cash bail.I didnt mention bribe anywhere....infact so far nobody including the poice has asked for bribe.Since the incidence,its only the Agent who has been pushing the tenant to Pay rent or face eviction.Infact,they were telling him why he had to pay the first police bond instead of using that money to pay rent.

@sky5,he has a medical report but his lawyer told him that its a bit tricky since he has got no witness when he was being beaten so it might not succeed for luck of evidence.
How can we put the agent on the defensive,it it by sueing him differantly?please share

@ Alma, how do you settle such case out of court. I belief the complainant is the state