The Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji has ordered that lawyer Tom Ojienda be charged with fraud and obtaining money under false pretences.
The advocate who represents former Mumias Managing Director Evans Kidero is to be arraigned alongside two former company offices.
They are Peter Kibati (ex-finance director) and Emily Otieno (ex-company secretary).
According to the DPP, the trio will also face charges of abuse of office and uttering false documents.
A statement released from the office of the DPP on Friday revealed that Mumias Sugar Company lost Ksh.89million that was paid out through fraudulent schemes.
Prof. Ojienda is also accused of faking court proceedings to obtain money as legal fees from the sugar miller.
The advocate was arrested on Friday afternoon together with his counterpart Paul Wanyama.
However, a massive number of advocates has turned up at Muthaiga Police station in Solidarity with Ojienda.
Through a post from one of the advocates Nelson Havi, Ojienda is yet to be questioned or asked to record a statement.
“It is therefore, surprising how the DPP has arrived at a decision to charge him without hearing his side of the story,” Havi expressed his disappointment.
Advocates have turned up at Muthaiga in large numbers in solidarity with Professor Tom Ojienda. Professor is yet to be questioned or asked to record a statement. It is therefore, surprising how the DPP has arrived at a decision to charge him without hearing his side of the story. pic.twitter.com/cQkAYQ529J
— Nelson Havi (@NelsonHavi) December 29, 2018