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KBC withdraws contempt case against Governor Joho

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho during ODM National Delegates Conference 2017 at Kasarani Gymnasium on Friday 05/05/17.PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO

A case in which the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) wants Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho jailed for contempt of court over the demolition of a fence put up around 22 acres in Bombolulu has been withdrawn.

 The withdrawal came after parties in the suit agreed to focus on the main application. The proceedings were withdrawn after Mr Joho's lawyer, Lucy Momanyi, said both the governor and KBC had agreed on the matter.

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