Nairobi, May 6 -- The High Court has ordered the preservation of more than Sh62 million seized from a businessman who is said to be a relative of former National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani, last month.

The court was informed that the 4,600 dollars in 100 denominations was found at the residence of Mr Ibrae Doko Yatani on April 24, on the same day when the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officials carried out concurrent raids at Mr Doko and Mr Yatani's homes.

The anti-graft agency said it suspects the County Government of Marsabit irregularly paid the money to Mr Doko's company - Al Habib Enterprises.

"The originating motion is allowed as I'm satisfied that there are reasonable grounds laid for preservation of t...