DPP seeking to withdraw Sh 500million Karen land case for the second timeDirector of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji present their budget proposal before the National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee at Parliament on Monday 25/02/19 [Boniface Okendo, Standard]The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji has for the second time requested for withdrawal of Sh500 million Karen land case.Appearing before City Court Magistrate Joseline Ongayo, Haji, through Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Edwin Okello said that they want to withdraw the case due to the insights that prove prior investigations were inconsistent. The case involves Lawyer Guy Spencer Elms where the complainant is businesswoman Agnes Kagure Kariuki, who has been nominated for the position of Nairobi County Deputy Governor. SEE ALSO :Oparanya yet to record statements as MCA denies involvement in arson allegationsShe claims that the deceased sold the Karen land to her in 2011 before he died, for Sh100 million in cash. Through her lawyer Karathe Wandugi, Kagure, however, opposed Haji’s move saying that his client was the victim in this case. SEE ALSO :DPP Haji: Convict is not telling truth on wrongful jailing claimThe ruling for this matter will be made on March 20, 2019

Source: Standard Digital March 04, 2019 13:18 UTC