This archive report was first published on 19 September 2019.
On September 19, 2019, Kisumu Senior Resident Magistrate Beryl Omollo stayed the proceedings of Nandi Governor Stephen Sang's trial, allowing the Kisumu High Court to hear an application challenging his plea taking.
The case revolves around allegations that Mr. Sang destroyed tea farms in Kibware Tea Farm in Nandi on June 8, claiming the land was grabbed public land.
Mr. Sang faces charges of malicious damage to property, incitement to violence, and abuse of office.
Before his charging in Kisumu, Mr. Sang had received an order from an Eldoret court preventing any charges related to activities in Nandi, pending the revision of the case.
Through his advocates, Zephaniah Yego, Nathan Tororei, and Jane Masai, Mr. Sang had asked the court to respect an order issued by the Eldoret High Court stopping his arrest and prosecution.
