Kenya: Blow for Masengeli as 6-Month Jail Term Set to Kick Off

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli’s request to appear before Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Thursday was rejected since he was engaged in another matter.

Masengeli, who through his lawyers Steve Ogolla and Cecil Miller, had petitioned the court asking to be allowed to appear in court today between 12 pm and 2 pm as his six-month sentence was slated to kick off on Friday. 

The lawyers acting on behalf of Masengeli had presented their prayers before High Court presiding judge…