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Is DPP Haji losing steam over Arror, Kimwarer dams scandals?

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Former Treasury CS Henry Rotich (right) with his other accused persons in the Arror and Kimwarer dams scandals. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

In July 2019, Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji promised fire as he ordered the arrest of former Treasury CS Henry Rotich over the multi-billion shillings Arror and Kimwarer dams scandals.

A confident and tough-talking Haji declared to the public through a press conference on July 22 2019 that it will not be an easy walk for the 26 suspects as evidence collected showed a mega corruption heist where the government officials allegedly stole public funds in a carefree manner. But three years and two months down the line since the suspects were arrested and charged, nothing much has happened as questions start to emerge whether the prosecution has reached a dead end with the promise of nailing the accused persons.

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