The High Court has temporarily stopped the arrest and prosecution of three individuals over the collapse of Manzil Towers C in South C, Nairobi, pending the hearing of their application.
In orders issued by Justice Dr Nabil Mokaya, the court granted Patrick Analo, the former Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Planning, David Kibui and John Gombe leave to challenge the Directorate of Criminal Investigations' decision to institute criminal charges against them.
The three are seeking to quash the DCI's decision to charge them with abuse of office in connection with the collapse of Manzil Towers C.
Justice Mokaya also granted leave for the applicants to seek orders barring the DCI, its officers or any other persons acting under its authority from arresting, charging, prosecuting or continuing with criminal proceedings against them over the building collapse.
The case will be mentioned on September 16, 2026, for compliance and further directions on the hearing.
