Nairobi, June 7 -- The High Court on Monday suspended the Sh10 million graft case against former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko following his allegation of an unfair trial.
Justice James Wakiaga, who heard a petition presented by lawyer John Khaminwa, for Sonko, said the ex-governor's case will be heard on July 4.
Sonko wants another magistrate appointed to hear the case currently being heard by Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti.
He has named the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Inspector-General of Police, the Attorney-General and Mr Ogoti as respondents.
The court ordered all the parties in the case to file written submissions by June 23.
Justice Wakiaga, of the Anti-Corruption and...