Acquittals, setbacks and prominent trials unsettle the judicial system

Businessman Yagnesh Devani was acquitted in multibillion Triton oil scandal case on February 12, 2024. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]

As 2024 draws to a close, Kenya’s judicial system continues to grapple with the trials of some of the country’s most prominent figures embroiled in corruption cases.

The year has witnessed both setbacks and victories in the ongoing fight against corruption, with high-profile individuals from politics, business, and public service facing various charges.