REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MERU E AND L SUIT NO. 68 OF 2014 STEVEN MICHUKI KIUNGA..............................................PLAINTIFF VERSUS COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MERU..................................DEFENDANT RULING The application dated 4th June, 2014 is for contempt proceedings against the Governor of the County Government of Meru for him to be detained in prison for a term not exceeding 6 months for contempt of Court orders. In contempt proceedings, the alleged contemnor must be fully heard. In the circumstances, the Court is unable to proceed with this matter as prayed by the plaintiff's counsel. The Court directs as follows: 1. Interim orders are extended. 2. The defendant and the alleged Contemnor are allowed 14 days to respond to all applications in this suit. 3. The parties are allowed liberal leave to respond, as and if necessary, before the hearing date of both applications. 4. The 2 applications herein to be heard on 1.7.2014. Delivered in Open Court at Meru this 18th day of June 2014 in the presence of: Cc. Lilian/Daniel Mwirigi for plaintiff/applicant M/s Thibaru for defendant/respondent P. M. NJOROGE JUDGE
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