“After perusing annexed documents and relevant articles of the constitution in support of the petition, the court is satisfied that the applicants deserve to be granted conservatory orders at this preliminary stage,” the judge ruled.
The orders are to last until July 8 when the application will be heard interparte.
The three coastal counties last week banned supply, sale and consumption of the herbal stimulant citing adverse effects on the consumers especially the youth.
The move sparked demonstrations in Embu that were also joined by leaders including Deputy Governor Kinyua Mugo and Women Rep Pamela Njoki.
