Milimani Anti-corruption Court has summoned six suspects in former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria's graft case.
The six include Patrick Kagumo Mukuria, Jane Wanjiru Mbuthia, David Maina Kiama, David Maina Njeri, Peter Muturi Karanja, who are accused of being involved the the multi-million scandal.
Two companies, Top Image Media Consultants and Value View Limited, have also been summoned to appear in court on April 29, 2024, according to the Office of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DPP).
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"Milimani Anti-corruption court has issued summons for Patrick Kagumo Mukuria, Jane Wanjiru Mbuthia, David Maina Kiama, David Maina Njeri, Peter Muturi Karanja, Top Image Media Consultants and Value View Limited to appear in court on the 29/4/2024 for plea taking and other directions," ODPP stated.
"The suspects who are jointly charged with the former Murang'a County governor Mwangi wa Iria, his wife and brother-in-law are alleged to have been involved in various corruption and economic crimes touching on abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, conflict of interest, money laundering among others. The matter is being prosecuted by Mercy Gateru, Kennedy Panyako and Linda Otieno."
Wa Iria free
Wa Iria's wife and his brother who are accused of theft of Ksh351 million were freed unconditionally last week owing to a High Court order suspending their prosecution.
Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki said that the high court orders bind his court and can not commence prosecution against former governor wa Iria, his wife Jane Waigwe Kimani, his brother-in-law Solomon Mutura Kimani and seven other suspects.
"This court has been served with two high Court orders by Justice Cecilia Gitua and Nixon Sifuna staying the Director of Public Prosecutions' (DPP) decision to prosecute the 10 suspects pending the determination of the petition in High Court, and this court is bound by the same," Nzyoki ruled.
The magistrate discharged the former governor's wife Jane Waigwe Kimani and her brother Solomon Mutura Kimani who were arraigned unconditionally without imposing any bond terms.
Nzyoki also declined the DPP's plea to issue a warrant of arrest against seven suspects who did not appear before him for plea-taking.
He directed the case be mentioned on April 29, 2024, for an update on the High Court position.
