This archive report was first published on 17 December 2019.
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director Daniel Manduku's bid to stop his arrest and prosecution on corruption claims has hit a snag.
Justice Eric Ogola of the High Court in Mombasa dismissed Manduku's application seeking temporary orders stopping his arrest and prosecution based on recommendations of an investigation.
However, the judge granted Manduku a temporary reprieve by directing him to deposit Sh500,000 cash bail pending his arrest, should it happen during the hearing of his petition.
“Every Kenyan should be arrested with dignity. He fears his arrest is imminent, I’m persuaded to release him on bond or bail pending arrest,” Justice Ogola said.
The judge also prohibited the police and the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) from releasing to the media any adverse reports against Manduku.
Furthermore, Justice Ogola ruled that investigations relating to corruption are not limited to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and that police can investigate and have their file handed over to the DPP.
“Investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and recommendations cannot be faulted as having not been carried out by EACC,” the judge said.
On December 17, 2019, the High Court ordered the DPP to file a formal application within the next seven days seeking to have Mr Orengo barred from representing Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Daniel Manduku.
