This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
Published on June 19, 2020, a court in Kenya has ruled against Sirisia MP John Waluke's bid to stop his prosecution in a corruption case involving Sh297 million.
The MP's fate now lies in the hands of the trial court, which is set to deliver its judgment on the case.
According to Article 22 (2) (g) of the Constitution, a person is disqualified from being elected a member of Parliament if they are subject to imprisonment for at least six months if found to have misused or abused a State office or public office.
Waluke, along with businesswoman Grace Wakhungu and Erad Supplies and General Contractors Ltd, is accused of receiving Sh297 million on March 19, 2013, as the cost of storage of 40,000 metric tonnes of white maize that was to be supplied to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB).
Waluke pleaded not guilty in August 2018 and applied for conservatory orders to stop the trial, but the court rejected his application on January 30.
With the court's decision, Waluke's parliamentary seat is now at risk if he is found guilty and sentenced to more than six months in jail.
