The state can now go ahead and charge 10 suspects named in the Sh791 million NYS scam with money laundering.
This is after the High Court yesterday declined to suspend the prosecution, saying a claim the court had earlier suspended their trial was a “mockery intended to turn court proceedings into a circus”.
Businessman Ben Gethi, businesswoman Josephine Kabura who linked former Devolution CS Anne Waiguru to the scandal, Jedidah Wangui, John Kago will be charged on March 18.
Others are Samuel Wachenje, alias Sam Mwadim, Anthony Kihara, Paul Gachoka, John Vandamme, Martin Wanjohi and Patrick Ogola.
The magistrate courts had summoned them on March 8, to answer to the charges of money laundering, but none showed up. The summons were extended to March 18.
They had asked the High Court to stop their trial, arguing they face similar charges with Ogola who has stopped his prosecution pending the hearing and determination of a petition he filed against the case.
The rest argued they too should enjoy the same reprieve.
Justice George Odunga said the 10 cannot enjoy the same orders, since they are not party to the petition filed by Ogola.