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Lawyers battle over Wajir Governor's academic qualifications

Wajir County Governor Mohamed Abdi

A Court of Appeal hearing yesterday sought to determine whether the Wajir governor has a university degree. Governor Mohamed Abdi was fighting to for reinstatement after the High Court nullified his August 8, 2017 election.

His lawyers, Fred Ngatia and Tom Macharia, joined forces with electoral commission lawyers Kamau Karori and Mahat Somane to argue that the High Court disregarded evidence showing Mr Mohamed had been cleared to vie.

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