COURT DISMISSES BAKI'S APPLICATION

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Police Commissioner Gari Baki to stop two of his officers having access to lawyers.
They are Fraud Director Matthew Damaru and his deputy Timothy Gitua.
Mr Baki also asked the court to stop the two men from engaging any lawyer in a civil matter relating to the Paul Paraka Legal Bill payout and further subject themselves to him.
The decision was handed down this afternoon.
Justice Nicholas Kirriwom sitting as a single judge says a date has already been set for the hearing and this will disadvantage both men.
He ruled the request is lacking common sense and logic as no court will stop lawyers acting for a party when a date has already been set for next month.
The judge says for the interest of justice, both men have a number of high profile cases pending therefore will need lawyers.
He also says the case will drag on if the two are not involved.
Justice Kirriwom stated that the police commissioner has compromised his office by agreeing with the prime minister and finance minister in this matter.