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October 1, 2026
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Fresh Charges Against 15 Former SSU Officers Put on Hold by Kahawa Court

Fresh Charges Against 15 Former SSU Officers Put on Hold by Kahawa Court

The court directed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to establish the status of related proceedings and pending appeals before the accused persons can take plea...

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Kahawa Law Courts has halted plea-taking for 15 former Special Service Unit (SSU) officers facing fresh charges related to the 2022 abduction of two Indian nationals and their taxi driver.

  • The court awaits the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to clarify the status of related proceedings and pending appeals before plea can be taken.
  • The defence argued that the new charges substantially mirror an earlier case involving the same accused, facts, and evidence.
  • The case involves the alleged abduction of two Indian nationals and their taxi driver in 2022.

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