Court proceedings on July 2, 2024, have brought to light the controversy surrounding the mismanagement of funds intended for the Finland Education Programme in Uasin Gishu County.
Three current and former county officials are at the centre of allegations involving the misappropriation of scholarship funds and the receipt of substantial allowances from the Overseas Education Fund programme. Uasin Gishu County Revolving Fund chairperson Joel Chelule has admitted to receiving significant allowances for overseas travel. However, he denies involvement in misappropriating Sh1.1 billion meant to fund scholarships for approximately 200 students studying abroad. Chelule’s testimony reveals that he travelled to Finland with Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago in 2021, during which Mandago signed a memorandum of understanding with three universities regarding the scholarship program.
Chelule confesses to not knowing the purpose of his travel despite receiving a daily allowance of Sh70,000. Susan Keino, the vice chairperson of the revolving fund, also received allowances for her trip to Finland despite her contract having expired before the journey. This raises questions about the legitimacy of her role and the purpose of her involvement. Similarly, Loice Jelimo, a former member of the revolving fund, acknowledges receiving funds during a meeting after her official contract had ended. Jelimo’s case is further complicated by allegations that her signature was forged on documents appointing her as a trustee and opening an overseas account.
The scandal deepened when Chelule and his colleagues discovered their names had been listed as trustees without their knowledge or consent. These trustees were allegedly responsible for opening a bank account linked to the fund, with signatures reportedly forged during a meeting in October 2022. The Overseas Education Fund was established with the noble intention of providing scholarships for Uasin Gishu County students pursuing higher education abroad. However, the evidence presented in court suggests a severe misuse of these funds, potentially jeopardizing the educational aspirations of the intended beneficiaries.
Let’s see how many will to…
Let’s see how many will to go jail over this scandal…
Comrade Maxiley,.
ZERO.
Comrade Maxiley,.
ZERO.
Another maandamano.This time…
Another maandamano.This time all the GENs
This seems to be part of…
This seems to be part of institutionalized corruption for elite gangsters in Kenya.It was birthed by the scam katiba which includes the 47 governments/governors,senate/senators,nomination of 900 prostitutes,700 ministries/ministers,funding private political parties belonging to gangsters Ruto,Muigai,Raila,Kalonzo,Wamalwa etc thugs.I wish G-zs won’t side with any side of the elite demons-THEY MUST FACE THE FIRING SQUAD.
I read elsewhere about two…
I read elsewhere about two corrupt thugs,Khalwale & Barasa accusing each other of EATING.Khalwale started by questioning how young Barasa could afford a chopper but Barasa responded by asking Khalwale how he maintains ten wives,25 Mupangos,46 known children and over 35 houses/brothels across the country.Barasa should also investigate allegations that Khalwale bribed his way to escape justice after killing Kizito for fucking his wife in January,2024.