Prof Ojienda was arrested on December 21 over claims of fraudulent acquisition of Sh89 million from Mumias Sugar Company. The DPP explained that the directive rendered it impossible for them to pursue cases involving Prof Ojienda until petition 470 is determined. PRECEDENTWhile citing several cases in which similar orders were issued in favour of Mr Ojienda, Mr Haji noted a trend in which conservatory orders are issued ex-parte, beyond the stipulated 14-day period. Mr Haji also cited a case which "the accused has exploited as a bar to his further prosecution". OJIENDA RESPONSEThe lawyer has dismissed the case, saying, Mr Ojienda denied having ever conspired to defraud the sugar company through fake cases.

Source: Daily Nation December 31, 2018 18:45 UTC