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Bongo Flava singer Matonya has been released on bond after spending about 20 days in custody over rape allegations, with the court imposing strict conditions as the case proceeds to pre-trial.
Matonya moves closer to release after meeting Sh500,000 bond terms, with final approval pending court verification of collateral.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the court heard that the alleged offence occurred on April 7, 2026, at an apartment in Nyali Sub-County, Mombasa County.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged Tanzanian musician Sefu Shabani Ramadhan, popularly known as Matonya, with one count of rape.
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