I'm ready to appear in court, Masengeli now says

The acting IG has changed tune a day before his jail sentence takes effect.

In Summary
  • Masengeli through Advocate Cecil Miller and Steve Ogolla informed the presiding judge of the High Court Chacha Mwita that their client is now able to appear in court between 12 noon and 2 pm.
  • The file was placed before Judge Mwita because Judge Mugambi is part of a three-judge bench handling a different case.
Acting IG Gilbert Masengeli speaking during a press address with the media at Police Pavilion, South C, on September 17, 2024/LEAH MUKANGAI
Acting IG Gilbert Masengeli speaking during a press address with the media at Police Pavilion, South C, on September 17, 2024/LEAH MUKANGAI

Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has finally caved in to Justice Lawrence Mugambi's directive and is willing to appear in court on Thursday (today) to redeem himself.

Masengeli through Advocate Cecil Miller and Steve Ogolla informed the presiding judge of the High Court Chacha Mwita that their client is now able to appear in court between 12 noon and 2 pm.

The file was placed before Judge Mwita because Judge Mugambi is part of a three-judge bench handling a different case.

He was unable to attend to the same.

Masengeli's legal team pleaded with the court to allow their client to appear in court today as the six-month jail sentence is supposed to take effect tomorrow.

"We are praying that you give directions so that we appear before Mugambi today," Masengeli said through Miller.

But Judge Chacha Mwita directed the file be placed before Judge Mugambi tomorrow for further directions as the Judge is engaged in a bench matter.

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