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High Court halts MP Kihara's prosecution over offensive conduct charges

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara at a KEWOPA-HENNET meeting on April 4, 2025, where concerns were raised over delays in Kenya’s GAVI co-financing obligations. [Standard, Kanyiri Wahito]

Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has secured temporary relief from criminal prosecution after the High Court suspended proceedings against her in a case involving allegations of offensive conduct.

This is after Justice Chacha Mwita on Monday issued a conservatory order barring the continuation of the case pending the determination of a constitutional petition filed by the legislator.

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