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Monday, October 7, 2024

Court Overturns Deputy IG’s Sentence.

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High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has overturned the conviction and six-month jail sentence of Deputy Police Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli. The judge expressed his belief that Masengeli genuinely regretted his actions.

This belief particularly strengthened after Masengeli offered an apology in court. This apology aimed at addressing the contempt charges against him. Mugambi emphasized that the court’s intention was not to punish but to restore dignity to the judicial process.

Masengeli’s apology was noted as sincere. He acknowledged the importance of upholding the rule of law. He expressed remorse for not attending court on multiple occasions. He explained that his absences were due to conflicts between national security responsibilities and his legal obligations.

The court found his explanation satisfactory, which contributed to the decision to set aside the sentence.

The Deputy President of the Law Society of Kenya, Mwaura Kabata, highlighted the necessity for public officials to follow constitutional mandates. Mwaura Kabata emphasized this necessity. He stressed the importance of this adherence. Public officials must follow constitutional mandates. Mwaura Kabata stressed that adherence to these mandates is crucial. He emphasized the importance of leadership and integrity.

He urged the court to set a precedent. This would serve as a warning to those in public service about the importance of compliance with legal obligations. Yet, Judge Mugambi felt that Masengeli’s genuine apology was enough to handle the situation.

After the ruling, Judge Mugambi recused himself from the case. He referred it to the Chief Justice for further proceedings.

He was responding to a petition from the Law Society of Kenya. This decision indicates a commitment to make sure that the matter is handled with the necessary judicial oversight. It reinforces the importance of accountability within public office.

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