Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya / FILEThe Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has filed a Notice of Appeal challenging a High Court decision that acquitted Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in a case involving the alleged graft. In the ruling, the court also awarded the governor general Sh2.5 million in damages, plus interest at court rates from the date of judgment until payment in full. The High Court agreed, noting that he had been denied access to legal counsel and subjected to procedural irregularities, including the execution of warrants in a manner that breached due process. "A declaration be and is hereby issued that the institution and continuation of criminal proceedings in the Milimani Anti-Corruption Case of 2025 is an abuse of process, is unlawful, and is unconstitutional," he ruled. In addition to quashing the charges, the court awarded Natembeya Sh2.5 million in general damages to compensate him for the humiliation, distress, and reputational harm he suffered.

Source: The Star March 16, 2026 19:50 UTC