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Court martial proceedings against 27 ex-soldiers charged with deserting duty halted

Lawyers (from left) Charles Mwalimu, Michael Mwanyale, Henry Kurauka, Daniel Kamunda and Augustine Ondieki  in consultions at one of their offices in Mombasa. They are representing the 27 ex-soldiers charged with deserting duty. (Photo:Maarufu Mohammed/Standard)

By Willis Oketch

Kenya: The High court in Nairobi has stopped three Court Martial proceedings at Kenya Navy Mtongwe base in Mombasa where 27 ex- soldiers have been charged with deserting  military services  between 2007 and 2008.

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