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New twist as DPP now suspends hearing of Sh39m theft case against ex-PCEA head

Former PCEA Moderator David Gathanju

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has halted trial of former Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) moderator David Gathanju over Sh39 million theft pending further directions.

Mr Gathanju, who was the highest-ranking official of the church’s general assembly (moderator) between 2009 and 2015, is charged alongside James Muiruri and Peter Mwangi, both former employees of the church.

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