Update: Namiwa, Others Granted Bail

The Nkukula Magistrate Court has released on bail Center for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) executive director Sylvester Namiwa together with 11 others who were arrested on Wednesday this week.

Among other bail conditions, the court has directed that all the accused person pay a K20, 000 cash bond and produce one reliable and traceable surety bonded at K50, 000 non-cash each.

In addition, the court has directed that the accused persons should be reporting to Area 30 National Police Headquarters every fortnight on Tuesdays.

Despite ruling that the offence is a misdemeanor, the court has directed the accused not to engage in any demonstration.