The high court in Naivasha will next month make a ruling on whether to transfer the Solai dam case from Naivasha Law courts to Nairobi.
On Thursday, Naivasha high court Judge Richard Mwongo set October 2 as the date for the ruling after receiving submissions from the prosecution and defense lawyers.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji wants the trial of Perry Mansukh and eight other accused persons transferred from Naivasha to Nairobi on grounds that the scene of crime has been interfered with.
The DPP through Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (SADPP) Alexander also argues that there is also an attempt by some accused persons to interfere with witnesses.
The DPP also told court that security of prosecutors and court officials involved in the case cannot be guaranteed at the Naivasha law courts.
In his submissions, Muteti told court that the trial might not be fair if it is conducted at the Naivasha law courts.
The accused person's lawyers however rubbished the DPP’s push to have the case transferred.
The defense lawyers claimed that the push is part of the DPP’s alleged plot to delay the case.
Mansukh and eight other accused persons are facing 48 counts of manslaughter.
The Solai dam burst its banks on May 9 killing 48 people.A section of Nakuru politician’s led by Senator Susan Kihika are calling for speedy justice to the victims families.
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