The Solai dam trial is yet to kick off seven months after nine suspects were arrested in connection with the death of 48 people. DPP Noordin Haji has for the third time gone to court seeking to transfer the case from the Naivasha law courts to Nairobi. During the application, High Court Judge Richard Mwongo took issue with the prosecution over its obsession with the case being transferred to Nairobi. Speaking on behalf of the defense team, lawyer F.I Mburu accused the DPP of trying to abuse the court process by delaying the case though flimsy grounds. More: DPP accuses Solai Dam suspects of intimidating witnessesHe said since the accused were arraigned in July last year the case was yet to kick off due to the prosecution's continuous adjournment.

Source: The Star February 24, 2019 12:33 UTC