In a statement released to the media on Tuesday, Mr Haji said seven of the 12 accused persons were junior officers whose evidence will be key in strengthening the prosecution’s case. He said five other individuals were still facing charges in other cluster of cases, which are pending before other magistrates. “And upon review of the cases, it was determined that the said persons were more suitable as prosecution witnesses”. Mr Haji said Article 157 of the Constitution and section 5 of the ODPP Act allows him to review a case at any stage. Also freed were Timothy Kiplagat Rotich, Mr Jackson Juma, Humphrey Odhiambo and Bernard Masika, all NYS staff.

Source: Daily Nation January 09, 2019 07:30 UTC