Wambo Otieno
Wambo Otieno is a Principal Magistrate in Nairobi, Kenya, known for her role in overseeing legal proceedings in various high-profile cases. Recently, she made headlines for granting anticipatory bail to four filmmakers linked to the BBC’s controversial Blood Parliament documentary, which investigates police violence against protesters. Her decision highlighted the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and freedom of the press in Kenya, particularly in light of accusations that the arrests were politically motivated and a threat to journalistic freedom.
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Wambo Otieno is the Milimani Principal Magistrate who ordered the release of the filmmakers on bail.
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Kenya:
Wambo Otieno is the Milimani Principal Magistrate who ordered the release of the filmmakers on anticipatory bail.
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