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Billionaire Humphrey Kariuki says yet to be supplied with evidence over a year later

Businessman Humphrey Kariuki Ndegwa at the Milimani Law Courts on September 5, 2019.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Mr Kariuki urged chief magistrate Francis Andayi to intervene and compel the DPP to supply him with exhibits and witness statements to prepare his defence.
  • The brewer lamented that he was rushed to court.
  • State counsel Caroline Sigei defended the DPP saying they have complied with court orders in supply of documents they wish to rely on.  

Liquor manufacturer and tycoon Humphrey Kariuki yesterday complained in court that he is yet to be supplied with witness statements 14 months after he was arraigned in a Sh41 billion tax evasion case.

Mr Kariuki, the proprietor of Thika based Africa Spirits Limited (ASL) and Wow Beverages Limited (WBL), urged chief magistrate Francis Andayi to intervene and compel the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to supply him with exhibits and witness statements to prepare his defence.