High Court halts prosecution of Thika Magistrate Stella Atambo in corruption case

March 17, 2025

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Thika Law Court Chief Magistrate Stellah Atambo. PHOTO: Courtesy

The High Court has issued temporary orders barring the Deputy of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from prosecuting Thika Magistrate Stella Atambo over corruption.

According to Justice Chacha Mwita, the orders will remain in effect until June 10th, 2025 when a petition challenging the case’s legality is determined.

This ruling follows a probe that was launched into Atambo by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) where Ksh2,070,000 in cash was discovered stashed inside a laptop bag at her residence.

The magistrate then filed a petition challenging the legality of the search and the impending prosecution.

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The court’s decision provides temporary relief for Atambo as the legal battle over her prosecution unfolds.

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Christine Muchira is a journalist and storyteller with a passion for data-driven reporting and impactful human-interest narratives. I hold a postgraduate degree in International Studies and an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Media Studies both from the University of Nairobi, bringing a strong global perspective to her work while remaining deeply rooted in local community stories.