×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Court told of trader’s link to Sh27m bhang

James Muthiora Igweta. [Courtesy]

A businessman already facing drug related charges could be connected to a Sh27 million consignment of bhang seized near Meru town.

In an affidavit, Imenti North Directorate of Criminal Investigations Officer (DCIO) James Githinji told Meru High Court that the businessman, James Muthiora Igweta alias Karinta, might be the employer of the man charged with trafficking the consignment.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in