THE CLAIMSMs Sirma testified in a case in which Mr Savula his two wives - Melody Gatwiri and Hellen Jepkorir Kemboi - and their companies are charged with defrauding the government of Sh122,335,500. Mr Chebitwey, Mr Itemere, Mr Nyandiga, Mr Mungasia and Ms Ouma are charged separately with abuse of office for allegedly authorising payment of the Sh122million to Mr Savula’s companies for services not rendered. THE ARRANGEMENTMs Sirma explained that the ministry had been subcontracting Mr Savula's companies for services including placing advertisements in the media. “The GAA was to contract, manage and procure advertising services for the government,” she said in cross-examination by defence lawyer Karathe Wandugi. SAVULA ABSENTMr Andayi said the case will proceed in Mr Savula's absence as he was allowed to travel to Spain for a familiarisation tour for the Committee on Transport and Infrastructure between March 29 and April 7.

Source: Daily Nation March 27, 2019 16:41 UTC