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August 5, 2026
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DPP urges court to dismiss Kaguchia's bid to block prosecution, says charges are lawful

DPP urges court to dismiss Kaguchia's bid to block prosecution, says charges are lawful

DPP has urged the Milimani Court to dismiss preliminary objections raised by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia seeking to halt plea-taking on a charge of offensive conduct...

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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is urging a court to dismiss a bid by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia to block his prosecution for alleged inciting remarks. The DPP argues that the charges are lawful and that plea-taking should proceed.

  • The DPP contends that any alleged irregularities in the charge sheet are curable through evidence during trial and will not cause prejudice to the MP.
  • Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia is facing charges of offensive conduct over alleged inciting remarks made in Kieni.
  • The defense had raised preliminary objections, citing a defective charge sheet and challenging the court's jurisdiction.

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