Kenya: COA Stays Mrima's Judgement Restraining DCI From Drafting Charge Sheets

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Kenya: COA Stays Mrima's Judgement Restraining DCI From Drafting Charge Sheets

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal has stayed a High Court judgement restraining the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) from drafting charge sheets.

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