Kenya: DIG Masengeli Free as Court Throws Out Conviction

The High Court in Nairobi on Friday set aside its initial decision to sentence Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli to six months in prison.

While delivering the ruling, Justice Lawrence Mugambi acknowledged Masengeli’s apology tendered before the court during the hearing.

The judge stated he was convinced by Masengeli’s apology and the turn of events after the top cop was cross-examined by advocates.

“The intention of the court was not to punish Masengeli for the sake of it…