Uhuru trusted ally obtain order blocking his imminent arrest over an alleged Sh6 billion scandal
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John Ngumi, an ally of former president Uhuru Kenyatta obtain a court order blocking his imminent arrest over an alleged Sh6 billion scandal
John Ngumi, an ally of former president Uhuru Kenyatta obtain a court order blocking his imminent arrest over an alleged Sh6 billion scandal.
The High Court has barred the anti-graft body from arresting or detaining investment banker John Ngumi.
John Ngumi had rushed to court on the grounds that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) was investigating him for the alleged theft of Sh6 billion.
He told the court that he was under active threat of arrest and prosecution, which would jeopardize his reputation as one of Kenya’s most celebrated bankers.
“Pending the hearing and determination of this application the respondents, their servants, agents, including law enforcement are restrained from arresting, detaining, or harassing the applicant,” High Court judge Diana Kavedza said.
The judge directed the banker to sign a personal bond of Sh500,000 and also appear before EACC, accompanied by his lawyer, as soon as possible for questioning.
“The applicant shall cooperate with the officers during the period of investigations,” the judge said.
He has also named the Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji in the court documents.
John Ngumi said in an affidavit filed in court that the investigations into the alleged theft are targeting persons perceived to be close to former president Uhuru Kenyatta, including himself.
He has further said there has been a sustained malicious media campaign profiling him to create public outrage against him.
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“Having carefully analyzed the application, the supporting affidavit, and the annexures thereto, I am satisfied that the application has established a case for anticipatory bail pending arrest,” the judge said.
She directed the case to be heard on May 23.
Parliament’s Finance and National Planning and the Communication, Innovation, and Information committees are investigating the acquisition of Telkom Kenya.
Mr. Ngumi appeared before the committees to explain his role in advising the government on the acquisition.
The government paid Sh6.2 billion without the approval of the National Assembly, to Helios Investors LLP through Jamhuri Holdings Ltd (JHL), its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), in August last year.
The investment banker was paid $3.07 million by JHL — a Mauritius-based firm for Helios’ shareholding in Telkom Kenya– for advising the PE fund on its exit from the telecoms operator.
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