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Former Samburu governor loses bid to have Sh84m corruption case against him dropped

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Former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal. He is facing Sh84 million corruption case. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal has failed in his bid to force the Director of Public Prosecution to withdraw an Sh84 million corruption case against him.

Justice Esther Maina dismissed Lenolkulal's application to drop the case, arguing that the High Court has no power to direct the DPP on whether to continue prosecuting or withdraw charges against anyone facing trial.

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