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Turkish billionaire opposes 'defective terror charges'

By Joackim Bwana | Feb. 3, 2026
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Turkish billionaire Osman Elsek and Gokmen Sandikci with their lawyer Cliff Ombeta at the Mombasa Law Courts on February 2, 2026.  [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

The defence team of Kilifi-based Turkish billionaire Elsek Osman has opposed what they term ‘defective terrorism charges’ the State intends to level against him.

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