DPP Noordin Haji blames courts yet again for frustrating criminal cases after barring Ojienda corruption case
The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji on Monday, December 31, filed a respense to CJ Maraga following High Court’s Decision to stop Tom Ojienda;s prosecution. Photo: UGC.
DPP Noordin Haji blames courts yet again for frustrating criminal cases after barring Ojienda corruption case
Haji said the ruling by High Court judge Chama Mwita crippled his office and that of DCI – He pointed out several other court orders that were given in favour of the accused litigant – The DPP argued the orders raised serious questions on principle of equality before the law – The suspect is facing charges relating to fraudulent payments he received from Mumias Sugar Company – He was released on cash bail after spending two nights in custody and was arraigned on Monday – Some of Kenya’s top lawyers ganged up against Haji to secure their colleague’s freedom The decision by the High Court to suspend criminal prosecution of lawyer Tom Ojienda has sparked angry reactions not just from a section of Kenyans but also the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji. The DPP expressed his utmost disappointment in the court’s ruling and immediately directed his legal team to pen a complaint letter to the Chief Justice (CJ) and the President of the Supreme Court, David Maraga, for intervention.
Source: https://www.tuko.co.ke/
