Arrest warrant: ‘Due procedure was not followed’ claims DCI boss Kinoti

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss, George Kinoti has moved to the court of appeal to quash a warrant of arrest issued against him by the High Court.

In his application through his lawyer Danstan Omari, Kinoti cites continued harassment claiming he was never given a chance to defend himself.

Kinoti asserts that he is not a fugitive and that he will not present himself at Kamiti prison stating that due procedure was not followed since a committal warrant has not been issued to that effect.

“Kinoti cannot commit himself to prison as there is no committal warrant directing the commissioner of prison to admit him to serve the four-month prison sentence as directed by justice Antony Mrima”.

Omari further argues that the judgment of the court against the DCI boss is appealable and no action should be taken against him.

The High Court Tuesday issued a warrant of arrest against him for contempt of court, a month after the court sentenced him to four months in prison for failing to return firearms belonging to businessman Jimi Wanjigi.

At the same time, the court also ordered Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai to arrest him and present him in court to face charges.

“Whereas Mr George Maingi Kinoti has this day been charged before this court for contempt of court order pursuant to an order issued by Hon. Justice Mwita on the 21st June 2019,” the statement read.

“Therefore you are hereby commanded to apprehend the said Mr. George Maingi Kinoti and to bring him before this court to answer to the said charge and to be further dealt with according to law,” the court directed.