Court Issues Fresh Orders Over Arrest of Governor Wamatangi
The governor was arrested during a raid over the embezzlement of public funds and conflict of interest allegations...
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The High Court has extended orders preventing the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from arresting or prosecuting Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi over graft allegations until October 8, 2025.
- A conservatory order was first issued on July 24 by Justice Chacha Mwita, temporarily barring arrest or charges.
- The EACC raided Governor Wamatangi's home and offices on April 15, arresting nine other senior county officials.
- The officials deny all allegations, claiming the arrest is part of a political campaign to undermine Wamatangi's administration.
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The High Court has halted the progression of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aimed to enshrine the NG-CDF kitty into the Constitution, preventing it from being sent to President William Ruto for assent. Separately, the High Court extended orders preventing the EACC and DPP from arresting or prosecuting Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi over graft allegations until October 8, 2025. In another legal development, former nominated UDA Senator Gloria Orwoba withdrew her petition at the Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division, which challenged her removal from the Senate. Her lawyer informed Justice Chacha Mwita of the withdrawal, leading to the case's closure.
