Court Dismisses Mwangi Wa Iria’s Petition Against DPP in KES 543 Million Corruption Case

By THE DISPATCH DIGITAL REPORTER

The High Court has dismissed former Murang’a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria’s petition challenging the Director of Public Prosecutions’ (DPP) decision to have him and others charged in the Anti-Corruption Court. The prosecution, represented by Ms. Keli, Mr. Panyako, Mr. Momanyi, Mr. Walusala, and Mr. Mwasaru, opposed Wa Iria’s petition with detailed submissions.

Justice P.J. Otieno of Nairobi’s Anti-Corruption & Economic Crimes Division ruled that the court could not interfere with the DPP’s constitutional powers under Article 157. The issues raised by Wa Iria and the other petitioners were deemed matters for the trial court to address. Consequently, the petition was dismissed with costs.

Wa Iria and nine others face charges of unlawfully awarding a media services contract to Top Image Media Consultant Limited, valued at over KES 543 million. The case will be mentioned on October 3, 2024.