DPP challenges delay in Anglo Leasing trial, urges court to proceed

DPP Renson Ingonga moves Court of Appeal to prevent delays in the Anglo Leasing trial, opposing Kamani brothers’ request to review a High Court ruling that placed them on their defence...

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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has urged the Court of Appeal to reject attempts by Rashmi Chamanlal Kamani and Deepak Kumar Kamani to delay the ongoing Anglo Leasing corruption trial, emphasizing the need for justice to proceed.

The DPP is challenging an application seeking to review a High Court ruling that placed the accused on their defence after a prima facie case was established against them.
The Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Jami Yamina argued against the appellate review, stating it could prejudice the trial court's independent assessment of evidence and that no exceptional circumstances justify a stay of the trial.
The accused face charges of conspiring to defraud the Government of Kenya of €40 million through a purported Supplier’s Credit Agreement for the modernization of police equipment, alongside charges of fraudulent acquisition of public property totaling €1.2 million.

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