The government has suffered a setback in the implementation of the gazette notice ordering the fresh vetting of licensed gun owners. This follows a court's decision on Monday suspending the notice pending the hearing and determination of a case filed by the by the National Gun Owners Association (NGAO). Interior CS Fred Matiang'i had ordered all civilian gun owners to undergo mandatory fresh vetting in the next three months. The court directed parties to serve the respondents and appear in court on January 16 for further directions. Read: Civilian gun holders to face mandatory vetting from December 17 - Matiang'iRelated: Matiang'i appoints new members to Firearms Licensing BoardSee also: Gun owners sue Matiang'i for revoking their licensingClick here for the latest political news

Source: The Star December 17, 2018 14:48 UTC