Matiang'i celebrates 'big' win after appellant court overturns conviction
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i has said he is relieved by the appellant court's verdict that set aside his conviction for the 2088 contempt of court orders...
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Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i celebrated a significant victory as the Court of Appeal overturned his 2018 contempt conviction, revitalizing his intention to run for the presidency in 2027. He declared that those who celebrated his conviction should prepare to face him at the ballot.
- The Court of Appeal judges, Wanjiru Karanja, Lydia Achode, and Joel Ngugi, set aside the contempt findings and a fine of Sh200,000 each.
- The contempt charges originated from March 2018 events when Miguna Miguna was denied entry at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
- Matiang’i reunited with Kisii Governor Simba Arati and former Borabu MP Ben Momanyi, who pledged their support for his 2027 presidential bid.
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