The suspect in the murder of Ida Odinga's bodyguard has been detained for 14 days by a Kisumu court.
This follows an application by the prosecution to have Collins Oulo Okundi detained to enable police to complete their investigations.
He appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Stella Telewa on Monday.
According to the prosecutor John Oyimbo, the suspect who had fled the scene of the crime was arrested on Sunday in Eldoret.
"It's worth noting that he was brought to Kisumu this morning. DCI in Kisumu have not had a chance to initiate any investigation," he said.
He added that the suspect was a flight risk and should remain in custody.
"Statement of the witness at the scene is yet to be recorded. The individual who was at the scene was shot and is currently receiving treatment," he said.
"We ask the court to grant us the 14 days to enable the DCI conclusively investigate the matter," he said.
This was supported by ODPP 's Mina Opiyo who noted that the release of the respondent would jeopardize the investigation.
The suspect did not however object to the application.
"I have a problem with my teeth and right wrist too. I would like to be taken to hospital for treatment," he told the court.
The court did not decline this request.
The matter will be mentioned in October 31, 2022.
