Brian Mwenda Njagi has been arrested after presenting himself at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters in Kiambu.
According to the Law Society of Kenya President Eric Theuri, in a statement posted on X platform, Njagi faces several cases of forgery and identity theft.
The LSK President vowed that the Legal profession body will ensure Mwenda is prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Prior to Mwenda’s arrest, his lawyer Danstan Omari had written to the DCI requesting to be allowed to present him for questioning on Wednesday.
“Our client has with utmost concern been made aware of publicized controversies pertaining that have ensued from the recent announcements by the Law Society of Kenya. Further to the above, our client wishes to reiterate his unequivocal willingness to assist in any investigations (if any) all intent on setting the record straight,” read the letter.
The letter added: “We therefore write seeking that any summons and/or actions against our client be held in abeyance/deferred until the 18th day of October at noon when he will avail himself to record a statement duly represented by counsel of choice.”
