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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87869, member: 27"]
Governor George Natembeya just walked out of the High Court fully cleared, with the judge torching the EACC's entire investigation as unconstitutional.

Justice Mwamuye's ruling
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[*]Justice Bahati Mwamuye delivered the verdict at Milimani Law Courts.
[*]Natembeya's arrest on May 20, 2025, was declared unlawful.
[*]EACC blocked his access to lawyers during that arrest.
[*]M-Pesa statements were obtained through illegal methods.
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Why did the case collapse
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[*]Charges were filed prematurely without a proper foundation.
[*]The evidence relied on was gathered after the fact.
[*]Unverified allegations got publicized before the trial.
[*]The judge called the whole process an abuse of power.
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Financial compensation awarded
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[*]Natembeya received Ksh 2.5 million in general damages.
[*]Interest accrues at court rates until full payment.
[*]EACC and ODPP must cover his legal costs.
[*]Damages address humiliation, distress, and reputational harm.
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Prosecution permanently blocked
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[*]No future charges can arise from these specific facts.
[*]The KSh 1.4 billion loss claim was deemed sensationalized.
[*]Disputed transactions turned out to be lawful per diems.
[*]Factors outside fair justice allegedly drove the prosecution.
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