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The judgment, delivered in Abuja, centred on allegations that Kanu used Radio Biafra and other online platforms to issue commands and comments that encouraged violence. Judge James Omotosho said the prosecution successfully proved that the separatist leader was responsible for broadcasts and instructions that led to organised assaults, insisting the evidence left no doubt about his role.
The acquitted officials include former County Finance Chief Jimmy Kiamba, ex-County Secretary Lilian Ndegwa, and other senior staff who faced charges such as abuse of office, conspiracy to defraud, and financial misconduct.
According to the court filing, Kabila is accused of bearing responsibility for atrocities committed during his time in power, including widespread violence targeting civilians.
The 2024 adjustment saw the levy rise from 18 shillings to 25 shillings per litre, the first increase in nearly ten years, with the last being in 2016.
Her arrest came shortly after she held a meeting with sand harvesters in Mai Mahiu and days after she failed to honour DCI summons.
The governor is facing three main charges: gross violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct, and abuse of office.
The ruling followed a public interest petition filed by Nairobi resident Jared Ngisa Nyabuto, who argued that the law was being used illegally to burden residents financially without due process.
Her arrest was linked to her role in creating an online platform that enabled citizens to send emails to Parliament’s Finance Committee, voicing their concerns over the proposed Finance Bill, 2025.
Officers on Tuesday said they are planning to question the MP himself “at the earliest opportunity,” but efforts to reach him have been blocked by his family.