The High Court has stopped the intended prosecution of Senior Counsel Tom Ojienda over allegations of falsely obtaining money from Mumias Sugar Company. He said the court ought to determine whether the Director of Public Prosecutions is acting properly or abusing his powers. "Should the court come to the conclusion that DPP acted properly they will not have suffered any prejudice. Also read:Lawyer Ojienda arrested over Sh200m loss at Mumias SugarLawyer Otiende Amollo said an advocate bill cannot be the foundation of a criminal prosecution. Senior prosecution counsel Alexander Muteti told Justice Mwita that they should not be disadvantaged for not filing any papers in court in response to Ojienda's application.

Source: The Star December 31, 2018 09:33 UTC