This archive report was first published on 24 August 2021.
On August 24, 2021, Makongeni Member of County Assembly (MCA) Peter Imwatok was acquitted in an illegal firearm case, sparking mixed reactions from the public.
The acquittal has raised questions about the handling of the case and the justice system in Kenya.
Imwatok's acquittal has been met with both relief and disappointment from his supporters and critics, respectively.