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Kalonzo joins Deputy CJ Mwilu’s legal team in corruption case – PHOTOS


Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is the latest lawyer to join Deputy Chief Justice Philemona Mwilu’s defence team.

Ms Mwilu was dramatically arrested on Tuesday at her office in the Supreme Court by detectives led by Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss George Kinoti.

The Deputy Chief Justice appeared in court on Wednesday to plead to charges of fraud and abuse of office. She is expected to object to the charges.

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu at Milimani Law court on August 29, 2018. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu at Milimani Law court on August 29, 2018. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL

Mr Musyoka joins a galaxy of top lawyers representing Ms Mwilu. Others are John Khaminwa, James Orengo, Okongo Omogeni, Daniel Maanzo, Julie Soweto, Millie Odhiambo, Peter Kaluma, Anthony Oluoch and Mutula Kilonzo Jnr.

The Wiper Party Leader graduated with a Law degree from the University of Nairobi in 1977. He went on to study at the Kenya School of Law in 1978 and was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Law in 1979.

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu at Milimani Law court on August 29, 2018. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL
Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu at Milimani Law court on August 29, 2018. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL