Court restricts sale of Embu MCA’s land, six cars
(EACC says five companies associated with Nyaga, his son and his wife received Sh111.5 million.
The anti-corruption agency has secured orders preserving land and six vehicles linked to a member of Embu County Assembly, pending determination of an asset recovery suit over allegations that his family-linked companies received Sh111.5 million in county contracts.
The High Court barred the MCA, Peter Muriithi Nyaga, and six companies from selling, transferring, charging or disposing of the assets, but allowed supervised commercial use pending the hearing of the recovery suit.
The landmark judgment concerns personal accountability in public service as more Kenyans sue individual officers.
"A body could not be auctioned for default or used to earn rental income in a cold room."
Critics say the move negates need to protect and promote the rights of the minorities.
Court also rejects Waititu and Chege's appeal for leniency for their wives.
Discarding quiet roles and defying deep-seated political barriers, serving deputy governors in Elgeyo Marakwet, Bungoma, and Nandi are officially launching bids to succeed their bosses
High Court dismisses Abraham Mutua's petition seeking release of his academic results.
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