The High Court judge on Thursday ordered rally driver Maxine Wahome to be released on a bond of Sh2 million and a surety of the same amount.
Lady Justice Lilian Mutende directed Wahome who stands accused of the murder of her boyfriend Asad Khan not to interfere with witnesses who have already recorded their statements.
The decision comes after weeks of court proceedings and marks a significant development in the case.
However, Justice Mutende directed Maxine to deposit her passport in court and not to travel out of the country without permission from the court.
The judge also warned Maxine not to interfere with witnesses, stating there would be dire consequences if she did.
While the family of the deceased and the prosecution opposed Maxine’s release on bail, Justice Mutende concurred with defense lawyers Philip Murgor, Steve Kimathi, and Andrew Musangi that bond can only be denied on “special circumstances.”
The judge noted that the social report prepared by the probation department favored Maxine’s release on bail.
During the hearing, Murgor informed the court that Maxine would reside with her parents, James and Beverly Wahome, upon her release from prison custody.
The case is set to be mentioned on April 19, 2023, to fix a hearing date.
The case has garnered widespread attention, not only because of Maxine’s status as a rally driver but also because of the nature of the charges against her.
