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Setback for DPP as High Court stops DCJ Mwilu's prosecution

In the dock: Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu. [Standard]

The High Court has suspended the prosecution of Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu and lawyer Stanley Muluvi until constitutional issues surrounding the case are resolved.

High Court Judge Chacha Mwita ruled that there were constitutional questions to be addressed in the petition, especially on grounds that it was a commercial matter and whether it can lead to the arrest of a judge.

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