City politician Steve Mbogo fights to get back his gunsFlamboyant city politician Steve Mbogo and a colleague at Dusit D2 Hotel in January. [Courtesy]Former Starehe parliamentary aspirant Steve Mbogo has moved to court to challenge the cancellation of his firearm certificate.Through lawyer Willis Evans, Mbogo says that on February 5, 2019, the Firearms Licensing Board informed him of the decision to confiscate his four weapons and bullets. Mbogo moved to the High Court today on a certificate of urgency to have his four guns returned, arguing that his life is in danger. He wants the court to compel the board to return the guns and his firearm certificate. Mbogo says he is a law-abiding citizen who is rightfully exercising his rights that are enshrined in the Constitution to legally acquire firearms.

Source: Standard Digital March 01, 2019 08:43 UTC