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Court stops prosecution of Nelson Havi over assault claims

LSK President Nelson Havi and embattled CEO Mercy Wambua. [File, Standard]

The High Court in Nairobi has barred the police from arresting or charging Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi over alleged assault on the society’s CEO Mercy Wambua.

Justice Jairus Ngaah has shielded Mr Havi from imminent prosecution in an escalation of differences between him and Ms Wambua.

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