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- Allan Ochieng, alias Hype Ballo, DJ Joe Mfalme’s hypeman and prime suspect in the murder of DCI officer Felix Kintosi, has been granted release on a Ksh.500,000 bond or a Ksh.500,000 cash bail, with conditions including attendance at all court sessions and monthly reporting to the Kikuyu sub-county DCI office.
- The case, which involves allegations of assaulting the DCI officer alongside several others, is scheduled for further proceedings on May 22, 2024. DJ Joe Mfalme, initially a co-accused, has been released and designated as a State witness.
Allan Ochieng, also known as Hype Ballo, DJ Joe Mfalme’s hypeman and the prime suspect in the murder of DCI officer Felix Kintosi, has been granted release on a Ksh.500,000 bond.
The Kiambu Law Court, presided over by Lady Justice Dorah Chepkwony, stipulated that he must provide a surety of similar value or opt for a Ksh.500,000 cash bail.
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Hype Ballo’s release is contingent upon his attendance at all court sessions and compliance with specific conditions.
Additionally, Hype Ballo is mandated to report to the Kikuyu sub-county DCI office monthly, commencing from the first day of each month until the key witness testifies.
Moreover, he is required to remain under the supervision of the Kibera area chief until the conclusion of his case.
The next legal proceedings for this case are scheduled for May 22, 2024, focusing on pre-trial arrangements and setting a hearing date.
In the case, Hype Ballo stands accused of assaulting the DCI officer on March 16, alongside Eric Kariuki Gathua, Simon Wambugu Wanjiru, Khadija Abdi Wako, Sammy Cheruiyot Rotich, and Agnes Kerubo Mogoiare. Tragically, the DCI officer succumbed to his injuries on March 21, 2024.
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DJ Joe Mfalme, initially implicated as one of the co-accused, was released last month alongside five others, including three police officers, and has been designated as a State witness in the ongoing legal proceedings.