Sirisia MP John Waluke has appealed against a 67-year sentence handed to him by a magistrate court over a Sh297 million maize scam. The convicts faced various charges from uttering false documents, unlawful acquisition of public property among others. For the charge of fraudulent acquisition of public property, Wakhungu and Waluke were each fined Sh500,000 in default three years in prison. The court further considered that NCPB had lostSh297 million and therefore directed that both pay Sh594 million in default seven years in prison and Erad supplies to pay Sh594 million. In yet another charge of fraudulent acquisition of public property.

Source: The Star July 02, 2020 15:00 UTC