Controversial 'Miracle Babies' Preacher Gilbert Deya Released on Bond

The High Court on Thursday freed controversial preacher, Bishop Gilbert Deya, who was recently deported back to Kenya from the United Kingdom to face child theft charges.

The televangelist, who is facing five charges of child stealing, was released on Sh1 million bond with two sureties of a similar amount after spending four months in detainment at Kamiti Maximum Prison.

However, the "miracle babies" preacher will remain behind bars until January 17th, 2018 after he completes filling his bond and surety documents. The preacher, who has been in prison since August 4th, was granted freedom after a successful bond reapplication through his lawyer John Swaka.

The court granted Deya the application after became apparent that the prosecution could not complete its case within the 120 days set earlier by court, as they have lined up more witnesses to testify.

Deya’s advocate assured the judge that he would be personally liable, should his client go missing. Deya is required to deposit his travel documents with the court and must report to a police station twice every week.

Deya, who had relocated to United Kingdom years ago is alleged to have stolen five Kenyan children between 1999 and 2004.