Former Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero and 14 others will remain in custody until Tuesday when their bail application ruling will be determined.
Kidero who was arraigned in court on Monday alongside his co-accused denied charges leveled against him including money laundering, abuse of office and unlawful acquisition of public property.
The accused are said to have benefited from the irregular payment of 68 million shillings to a law farm.
The former Nairobi governor and 14 others who spent the weekend in custody pending a determination on their case on Tuesday are facing charges in connection to 68 million shilling irregular payment to Wachira Mburu and Co. Advocates law firm for legal services said to have been offered to the county.
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Kidero is accused of personally pocketing 14 million shillings from the total amount.
Kidero’s defense counsel led by James Orengo vehemently opposed the continued detention of the suspects claiming they are not a flight risk and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
But, while objecting their release on bail, the prosecution claimed that the suspects could interfere with witnesses and they should be given penalties bearing in mind majority of them still have active other corruption related-cases in court.
EACC maintains that its investigations have established that no services were rendered to Nairobi City County yet the entire amount of Sh68 million shillings could not be accounted for.
Others standing trial alongside Kidero include his former Chief of Staff George Wainaina, a former City Council councilor Mutunga Mutungi, Ex-Nyakach MP Aduma Owour and former Embakasi Central MP John Ndirangu.
This is the third time Kidero has been arrested ever since his failed attempt to recapture the seat in 2017.