Acid attack suspect denied bail, faces grievous harm charges

Elvis Okoth Opiyo, A suspect in the acid attack case, has been transferred from Kibera Police Custody to Nairobi West Prison Remand after pleading not guilty to charges of grievous harm against complainants Mary Claire and Serah Watiri. The Kibera Law Court has denied him bail. The prosecution has substituted the initial charge of attempted murder with grievous harm. The matter is scheduled for mention on Thursday, 9th April 2026, when the court will consider a pre-bail report.