Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria was today arraigned in court for allegedly dumping liquor bottles and boxes at roundabouts.
The legislator was charged that on diverse dates - between July 11 to 16- he dumped liquor at the Nakuru's KFA and Mburu Gichua roundabouts, where it was set ablaze.
National Environmental Management Authority prosecutor Moses Mburu argued that the act by the MP was a bad example to residents, as he led hundreds of his supporters to destroy liquor considered harmful, the Nation reports.
Lawyer Ochang Ajiro protested the prosecution of Mr Gikaria at the Nakuru County Courts, claiming his client will not get justice.
The lawyer claimed the charges were "politically motivated" by Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua’s government.
The MP declined to plead to the charges, saying the charge sheet bore the Nakuru County government's logo, which made him fear he might not get justice.
The magistrate ordered the prosecution to provide the MP with copies of witness statements
Senior Resident Magistrate Judicaster Nthuku released the MP on a Sh200,000 cash bail.
The hearing of the case was set for October 19.
