Court stops police from arresting businessman Jimi Wanjigi

The High Court has issued a temporary order stopping the police from arresting and curtailing the movements of businessman Jimi Wanjigi pending the determination of a case he filed.

Justice Bahati Mwamuye said in the event Wanjigi could have been arrested or detained as the application was pending hearing in court, the officers should immediately set him free.

The Judge certified the matter filed by wanjigi as urgent and directed him to serve the IG, DCI and ODPP by the close of business on August 12.

The respondents will then file their responses before August 14.

The case will be mentioned on August 16 for the purpose of taking a hearing date.