By SAM KIPLAGATMore by this AuthorDirector of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has asked a magistrate to dismiss former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero's application against the graft charges brought against him. In response to the application filed by Dr Kidero, the DPP, through prosecutor Joseph Riungu, questioned why he raised the matter four months since it was last addressed in court. In the application, Dr Kidero accused Mr Haji of charging him with multiple graft counts in order to embarrass him. Dr Kidero said the 35 counts he and the others face are oppressive and likely to lead to a miscarriage of justice. Dr Kidero is alleged to have received a total of Sh24 million from Lodwar Wholesalers - it is alleged that he received Sh14 million from on August 24, 2014 and Sh10 million on September 11 that year.

Source: Daily Nation March 06, 2019 17:15 UTC