ODM alleges Orengo acted pro bono in fund case, later asked for pay
ODM accuses Siaya Governor James Orengo of shifting a pro bono legal arrangement in the Political Parties Fund case into a paid deal, claims Sh40 million was later paid in fees...
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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has alleged that Siaya Governor James Orengo initially acted pro bono in a Political Parties Fund case before later seeking payment.
- ODM states it paid Sh40 million for legal fees in the case.
- The party claims the matter was formally approved by its National Executive Committee, disputing claims Orengo initiated it independently.
- The involved parties are ODM and Siaya Governor James Orengo, an Senior Counsel.
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