A Nakuru magistrate’s court has deferred plea taking for Uasin Gishu senator Jackson Mandago and two co-accused persons in the controversial Finland, Canada scholarships saga. The court also released Mr Mandago, Mr Lelei and Mr Rono on a bond of Sh2 million each with a surety of a similar amount, or an alternative cash bail of Sh500,000 each. The ongoing saga has been linked to Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, a close ally of President Ruto and three other individuals. “The ODPP has established criminal culpability on the part of the three officials Joseph Kipkemboi, Meshack Rono, Joshua Lelei and Senator Mandago. Following the issuing of the warrants of arrest, Senator Mandago and two others surrendered to the police.

Source: Daily Nation August 17, 2023 08:24 UTC