Court Releases Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu on Sh5 Million Bond
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu was on Tuesday evening arraigned at Milimani Law Courts following her dramatic arrest earlier in the day.
Appearing before Chief Magistrate Lawrence Mugambi, Mwilu was charged with among others abuse of office, tax evasion and forgery.
She was arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Tuesday afternoon was released on a Sh5 million bond. She was also ordered to appear in court on Wednesday for the continuation of the proceedings.
Mwilu is accused of using her office as Judge of the Appellate Court to improperly confer a benefit of Sh12 million to herself at the collapsed Imperial Bank Headquarters in Westlands between August 15th and October 23rd, 2013.
The Lady Justice is also facing accusations of unlawful failure to pay taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The charge sheet shows the instances of failure to pay taxes were separate land purchases worth Sh3.1 million, Sh58,000, Sh2.4 million and Sh3.6 million.
She is also charged with uttering a false document and forgery contrary to different sections of the Penal Code.
She was represented in court by lawyers John Khaminwa, Senator James Orengo, Okongo Omogeni, Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr among others.
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Ann Waiguru has ksh1.5…
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Ann Waiguru has ksh1.5 Billion she stole from NYS-public fund.When is she getting arrested?
Meanwhile: What happens to…
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In reply to Ann Waiguru has ksh1.5… by Diana (not verified)
Meanwhile: What happens to the 5million bailiff whether she is found Guilty or not?
Good job DPP. You have set…
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In reply to Ann Waiguru has ksh1.5… by Diana (not verified)
Good job DPP. You have set unprecedented example. This b.... is not above the law. She need to resign immediately or the parliament should remove her. It's most likely the corrupt high court/judiciary may attempt to shied her but there exists other means she can be removed
At the level of corruption…
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At the level of corruption we have in Kenya today, this seems petty and witch-hunt. The DPP should go after the real public looters. I can’t believe they went after the deputy CJ because of some petty unpaid taxes on land purchase and some gifts in the name of prioritizing the fight on corruption! Mr. DPP go get the serious money looted by the likes of NYS and devolution and convict even one real big fish to a jail term then we will know you are doing real fight.
The Witch-hunt is in Leu of:…
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In reply to At the level of corruption… by Paul (not verified)
The Witch-hunt is in Leu of:
https://mobile.nation.co.ke/news/Philomena-Mwilu-battle-evokes-memories…
At the level of corruption…
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At the level of corruption we have in Kenya today, this seems petty and witch-hunt. The DPP should go after the real public looters. I can’t believe they went after the deputy CJ because of some petty unpaid taxes on land purchase and some gifts in the name of prioritizing the fight on corruption! Mr. DPP go get the serious money looted by the likes of NYS and devolution and convict even one real big fish to a jail term then we will know you are doing real fight
Politics curtailing graft…
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Politics curtailing graft fight.
Mwilu is Wako's wife. ODM machinery. So Orengo and Mutula Jr. are simply helping the thug smiling Wako.
In other places, this woman would be so ashamed. Ask Cohen.
N where my dear Kenyans do u…
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N where my dear Kenyans do u think she will be taken ?
Kenya ni ile ile, misitu mipya nyani ni wale wale
where my dear Kenyans do u…
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where my dear Kenyans do u think she will be taken ?
Kenya ni ile ile, misitu mipya nyani ni wale wale
At the level of corruption…
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At the level of corruption we have in Kenya today, this seems petty and witch-hunt. The DPP should go after the real public looters. I can’t believe they went after the deputy CJ because of some petty unpaid taxes on land purchase and some gifts in the name of prioritizing the fight on corruption! Mr. DPP go get the serious money looted by the likes of NYS and devolution and convict even one real big fish to a jail term then we will know you are doing real fight.
At the level of corruption…
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At the level of corruption we have in Kenya today, this seems petty and witch-hunt. The DPP should go after the real public looters. I can’t believe they went after the deputy CJ because of some petty unpaid taxes on land purchase and some gifts in the name of prioritizing the fight on corruption! Mr. DPP go get the serious money looted by the likes of NYS and devolution and convict even one real big fish to a jail term then we will know you are doing real fight.
At the level of corruption…
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At the level of corruption we have in Kenya today, this seems petty and witch-hunt. The DPP should go after the real public looters. I can’t believe they went after the deputy CJ because of some petty unpaid taxes on land purchase and some gifts in the name of prioritizing the fight on corruption! Mr. DPP go get the serious money looted by the likes of NYS and devolution and convict even one real big fish to a jail term then we will know you are doing real fight
ODM SG is already…
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ODM SG is already complaining that she is above the law, and should therefore not be prosecuted but disciplined by the JSC.
At work yesterday I meet…
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At work yesterday I meet someone from West Africa,he asked me where I am from when I said Kenya.He goes I hope you did not bring corruption here.
@Abu, What part of West…
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In reply to At work yesterday I meet… by Abu (not verified)
@Abu, What part of West Africa? As we know West Africa is the mother of corruption and con-men. A pot calling a kettle black
@kenya that’s very true west…
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@kenya that’s very true west Africa is known as the worse in corruption then the WESTERN world follows if u think of those who have invaded countries killing innocent women n kids trying to steal oil bringing governments down coz they have refused to kiss their asses.Libya n Iraq was know as among the best countries but what happened???Bush,obama,Clinton could have taken to icc for committing crimes against humanity but in this world it seems we are not equal but only time will tell
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