NAIROBI, Kenya – The High Court has blocked the prosecution of businessman Jimi Wanjigi in a firearms-related case, citing violations of his constitutional rights.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye, in a ruling seen as a major legal win for Wanjigi, dismissed the case on grounds that due process was not followed.
The court further nullified the revocation of his firearm certificate, declaring it unlawful.
The case had stemmed from allegations of illegal possession of firearms, but the judge ruled that the state failed to adhere to legal procedures.
As a result, the court also barred authorities from filing any fresh criminal charges against Wanjigi over the same matter.
In addition to Wanjigi’s case, the court found that the prosecution of his employees, Duncan Odhiambo and Calvin Ochieng, was unconstitutional.
Justice Mwamuye ruled that their rights had been violated, terming the charges against them an abuse of the court process.
The ruling also criticized the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for acting inconsistently with the Constitution, ultimately leading to the termination of all criminal proceedings related to the case.
This decision is the latest in a series of legal battles between Wanjigi and the state, with the businessman frequently claiming political persecution.
