Relief as court suspends nyakang’o prosecution over alleged sh29 million fraud
The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o can now breathe a sigh of relief after the High Court suspended her prosecution over alleged fraud of Sh29 million.
Justice Chacha Mwita suspended Nyakang’o’s prosecution pending hearing and determination filed by West Mugirango Member of Parliament Stephen Mogaka.
“A conservatory order is hereby issued suspending the prosecution of Margret Nyakang’o in Mombasa Chief Magistrate’s Criminal case NO. E1674 OF 2023, Republic vs Margaret Nyakang’o and 10 others unlit 21st May 2024,” ordered Judge Mwita.
The MP challenged her prosecution claiming that it was meant to harass and embarrass her.
Nyakang’o was arrested and charged before a Mombasa court with three counts of fraud, operating a Sacco without a licence and forgery. She denied the ...