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August 18, 2026
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High Court blocks DCI from arresting Governor Badilisha after weeks of attempts

High Court blocks DCI from arresting Governor Badilisha after weeks of attempts

The court certified his application as urgent and directed that it be served on the respondents, who have been given seven days to file and serve their responses...

✨ Key Highlights

The High Court has issued an order blocking the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) from arresting or detaining Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha.

  • The court granted Governor Badilisha anticipatory bail pending investigations.
  • Key figures involved include Governor Kiarie Badilisha, the DCI, and Justice C.W. Githua.
  • This ruling follows weeks of alleged attempts to arrest the governor and his recent defection to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

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