Nairobi, June 8 -- A court on Tuesday allowed a man charged alongside businessman Humphrey Kariuki in a Sh41 billion tax evasion case to seek medication following reports that he was unless.

Nairobi chief magistrate Francis Andayi was ready to proceed with the case which is now being prosecuted by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Mr Andayi noted, however, that "one can only follow court proceedings once in good health" and that good health is a primary constitutional right.

Allowing Mr Kariuki's co-accused, Mr Peter Njenga, to seek medical care, he adjourned the case, which has been pending in court for two years, to June 29.

Mr Njenga was asked to consult his doctor to get a clean bill of health before the trial resumes.

Mr Andayi d...