Maasai Mara University Vice Chancellor Mary Walingo and four other suspects were on Wednesday granted Sh20 million bond each with surety of similar amount in a case over misappropriation of Sh177 million. They were given the alternative of raising Sh10 million bail to secure their release. According to the DPP, investigations by the DCI confirmed unjustifiable withdrawals amounting to Sh177 million belonging to the University. In September 2019, an expose by a local tv station dubbed "Mara Heist" put to light the systematic the 'systematic' embezzlement by university officials. The expose stirred up public reactions with varsity unions demanding the VC to step aside for investigations.

Source: The Star August 26, 2020 12:00 UTC