The High Court in Nairobi on Friday granted the former Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli a chance to redeem himself after he was sentenced to six months in prison.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In his directive, Justice Lawrence Mugambi announced the suspension of Masengeli’s sentence which was to commence today.
The judge went ahead to grant Masengeli the opportunity to apologise and explain why he ignored the summons a record seven times.
“Mr Gilbert Masengeli can avoid the sentence if he complies with the direction to obey the court summons,” Justice Mugambi stated.
“I therefore suspend the sentence for 7 days only. He can redeem himself by availing himself before the court in person,” the judge added.
Following the decision, Justice Mugambi adjourned the court proceeding for 30 minutes after which Masengeli would be allowed to comment on the case.
Before the adjournment, Masengeli had begun explaining himself that among his duties was to protect the country’s borders. Masengeli was represented by Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and lawyer Steve Ogolla.
The case which has since attracted public attention was lodged by the Law Society of Kenya which sought the court to compel the police IG to release the three Kitengela abductees, Bob Njagi, Jamil Longton and his brother Aslam Longton…CLICK HERE FOR MORE ARTICLE>>>
