Sh290m West Pokot bursary corruption case stalls again

Proceedings failed to take off after the accused successfully applied for an adjournment, citing unfair hearing in earlier proceedings...

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A Sh290 million West Pokot bursary corruption case has been adjourned for the third time at the Eldoret Law Courts. The delay stems from an urgent application filed by the accused at the Court of Appeal.

The case involves the alleged misappropriation of Sh290 million in bursary funds.
The accused are four senior West Pokot County government officials, including former Education Chief Officer Simon Kachapin.
The defence claims their right to a fair hearing was compromised due to earlier proceedings conducted in the absence of their lawyers, a claim the prosecution dismisses as delaying tactics.

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