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DPP protests as ISIS-linked doctor accused of plotting anthrax attack set to be freed

By The Standard January 18, 2026

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DPP protests as ISIS-linked doctor accused of plotting anthrax attack set to be freed

The Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has moved to court protesting missing file of a doctor jailed in anthrax attack case.This comes as the doctor jailed over links to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and plotting a bio-chemical attack in the country is counting days to his freedom, after the magistrate court staff withheld his file for over a year.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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This comes as the doctor jailed over links to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and plotting a bio-chemical attack in the country is counting days to his freedom, after the magistrate court staff withheld his file for over a year.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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