Three former Nyeri County bosses will spend more nights behind bars after the High Court refused to certify their appeal as urgent. Justice Jairus Ngaah said Wednesday that there is nothing urgent about their appeal and directed that the case be heard on October 17. “I have considered the issues raised this application but I have found anything urgent to warrant it to be heard urgently,” said Justice Ngaah. Their lawyer wanted the case heard urgently and they be released on bond terms pending hearing of the appeal. Nyeri Chief Magistrate John Onyiego found them guilty of failing to comply with procurement laws and funds management procedures, consequently jailing them for three years.

Source: Daily Nation September 28, 2016 11:37 UTC