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March 23, 2026
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Eat now, pay never: Mandago in Sh1.1bn loans scandal

Eat now, pay never: Mandago in Sh1.1bn loans scandal

'This is a classic case of abuse of office where the former governor and his team took loans and simply refused to pay.' — Senator Hamida Kibwana..

✨ Key Highlights

Former Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago and his administration are implicated in a loans scandal totaling approximately Sh1.1 billion, with taxpayers facing potential losses due to uncollateralized housing, car, and student loans issued without proper oversight.

  • An estimated Sh1.1 billion in taxpayer money is at risk due to uncollateralized loans disbursed by the former administration.
  • Key figures involved include former Governor Jackson Mandago, his former Deputy Daniel Kiprotich, and eight other senior county officers who collectively owe over Sh118.9 million in defaulted loans.
  • The Senate committee has recommended the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) investigate the scandal, with a notable concern being that some loans were issued above legal limits and without adequate repayment plans.

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