Sh12bn fuel saga: Fearing arrest, KPC manager gets anticipatory bail
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A Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) logistics manager has been granted anticipatory bail fearing arrest over a multi-billion shilling fuel scandal.
- Manager Joel Mburu received Sh5 million anticipatory bail.
- The bail is related to investigations into the Sh12 billion fuel import scandal.
- The case follows the arrest and subsequent resignation of senior energy officials, including the former KPC managing director.
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