The Anti-Corruption Court has terminated the Sh7.3 billion corruption case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin withdrew the application over lack of evidence.
Trial Magistrate Victor Wakumile faulted the DPP for pressing charges against Gachagua and his nine co-accused without conducting conclusive investigations.
He said that the office the DPP and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) should work independently to ensure that public confidence is gained in the administration of justice.Â
The magistrate also ordered that the cash bail by the DP and his passport to be returned to him, as well as his co-accused.