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Meru Court bars Wajir Deputy Governor Muktar Ali from taking over as Governor

Court has stopped Wajir Deputy Governor Muktar Ali (Pictured) from assuming the office of the Governor. [Courtesy]

Meru High Court Judge Patrick Otieno has stopped Wajir Deputy Governor Muktar Ali from assuming the office of the Governor.

In the ruling, Justice Otieno said Muktar should not assume office until a petition filed by former Governor Mohamed Abdi is heard and determined.

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