Justice Hedwig Ong’udi, however, directed Ms Omollo to withdraw only Sh2 million from one of the accounts that were frozen last year. In the decision, Justice Ong’udi said things were not the same for the former PS after she was charged in court. The judge said Ms Omollo owns a productive farm that can provide for her family’s needs. Justice Ong’udi disagreed with Ms Omollo on varying the orders freezing the accounts, ruling that granting her the orders would defeat the purpose for which the preservation was made. Ms Omollo argued before the court, through lawyer Stephen Ligunya, that the freezing of her accounts had occasioned her and her dependents hardship.

Source: Daily Nation February 24, 2019 07:02 UTC