This archive report was first published on 15 August 2019.
The Director of Public Prosecutions obtained orders on August 9, 2019, to freeze the assets of businessman Humphrey Kariuki, who is facing Sh41 billion tax evasion charges.
The orders, granted by Milimani Resident Magistrate Caroline Nzibe, include freezing all accounts and assets of Mr. Kariuki, including aeroplanes, ships, and other immovable property.
However, Mr. Kariuki has filed an application seeking to reverse the orders, arguing that the court erred in seizing properties of Wow Beverages Limited.
Through his lawyer Benjamin Musyoki, Mr. Kariuki claims that the orders have caused significant harm to his business, Wow Beverages Limited, and are an attempt by the DPP to usurp powers vested in him.
"In view of the grave excessive, punitive and unjustified harm loss, damage and prejudice, Wow suffers loss of business," Mr. Musyoki stated in court documents.
