High Court Rules on Arrest of Governors
Governors have been protesting Senate decisions that directed arrest and detentions for some of them who failed to appear before the house, as well as alleged claims of intimidation and coercion...
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The High Court in Kiambu has lifted temporary orders that had barred the arrest and detention of governors who fail to appear before parliamentary summons. The ruling by Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Tuesday follows amendments sought by the petitioners in the case.
- The conservatory orders, issued on April 8, had previously restrained police from arresting governors.
- Petitioners Ashton Ngugi Gichuhi and Charles Mugane applied to amend their case.
- The decision comes as National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula advocates for criminal sanctions against defiant governors.
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