Former presidential candidate to be arrested over debt

A former presidential candidate in the 2017 General Election now faces arrest over debt.

A Nairobi court ordered the arrest of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, for failing to pay Sh25 million he owes businessman Brian Yongo.

An arrest warrant, signed by deputy registrar of the Commercial Division of the High Court at Milimani, directed the officer commanding Muthangari Police Station to arrest the politician and present him to court.

“Mr Jirongo was ordered by this court to pay Mr Yongo Sh25 million in October 2015 but the sum remains unpaid. This is therefore to direct the police to arrest and present him to court unless he deposits the owed amount,” read the warrant of arrest.