Moses Kuria fined KSh 75,000 for flouting COVID-19 protocols

By Kevin Koech

Gatundu MP Moses Kuria has been freed by a Kiambaa Court.

The lawmaker was on Tuesday, April 13 charged with flouting COVID-19 precautionary measures.

Charges preferred on Kuria and 10 others include not wearing a mask, holding an illegal gathering, not obeying curfew hours and failure to observe the social distance rule.

The offenders spent the night at Karuri Police Station in Kiambu County.

They were released on a fine of KSh 75,000 each or they serve 8 months in prison in default.

Kuria was arrested on Monday night for flouting COVID-19 regulations by holding a meeting inside one of the hotels located along the Northern Bypass.