Business tycoon Humphrey Kariuki can now travel abroad after a Nairobi court returned his two passports.
Delivering the ruling, Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot said Kariuki availed himself for investigations after learning that he has been sought for questioning.
"I find that the accused person presented himself to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations when required to do so though he was out of the country at the time," Cheruiyot said.
Kariuki, through his lawyer Cecil Miller filled an application at the court seeking for the release of the tycoon's two passports.
He said his client was ready to present himself to the authorities during the trial.
"Mr Kariuki exhibited good conduct by surrendering himself to the DCI when he learned he was required to record a statement and eventually be charged," said Miller.
In his ruling, Cheruiyot cited an Act in the Constitution which presumes an accused person innocent until proven guilty.
"In the context of the constitutional requirement of presumption of innocence, I find no reason why Kariuki's personal engagements should be restricted," he said.
Kariuki is charged alongside eight other suspects for allegedly failing to pay Sh41 billion tax.
The court asked him to avail a standby bail, and keep in mind he should appear in court anytime he is required.
His case is set for mentioning on September 26.