BY SAM ALFAN.
National Land Commission outgoing chairman Mohammed Swazuri has been barred from accessing NLC office pending hearing and determination of the application.
Nairobi Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti further barred Swazuri from contacting any witness in the case.
He certified director of public prosecution application urgent saying it is a matter of public interests.
This is DPP filed an application seeking Swazuri bail terms of NLC chair Mohammed Swazuri cancelled for allegedly interfering with witnesses.
The DPP also wants Swazuri restrained from setting his foot at the commission premises pending hearing and determination of during of the matter unless accompanied by EACC officer on grounds that his conduct has proved to be extremely detrimental to the NLC and threatens public interest.
Swazuri is accused of interfering with the operations of the commission by taking actions that go against the express of the court.
“The respondent has engaged in conduct that compromises the interests of NLC and has acted in outright conspiracy with known individuals and has had the temerity to enter into consents in court with the said individuals to the detriment of the commission,” said the prosecutor.
It alleged that the conduct of the respondent including his agitation to have total control of the activities of the commission despite having been charged and the interference and the said documentary exhibits should warrant the cancellation of his bail terms.
The state further states that it is in the public domain that as soon as Swazuri was allowed access to the commission’s offices, subject to his undertaking, the said offices were broken into and material documents and other evidence were stolen.
“There is basis for allowing this application and granting the orders prayed for as there is continued intimidation and interference with the witnesses, more so the commissioners, which would lead to the continued compromise of the justice of the case.
