Finland scholarship saga: Jackson Mandago, two others arraigned in court

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and two others appear for arraignment in court on Thursday, July 17. [Julius Chekwony, Standard]

In the deal, parents say they sold their cattle and pieces of land to ensure the students enrolled for the program but the students never left the country.

Court had yesterday ordered the arrest of the Senator and his two co-accused, for failing to appear in court for a plea as required by the law, despite the ODPP recommending eleven (11) charges against them.

On Wednesday, President William Ruto vowed that leaders involved in the scandal will be held accountable for their actions.

"It is unfortunate that some people stole money meant for the education of young people. Those who stole should be ready to refund or they will land in trouble," said Ruto.

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, two others arraigned in a Nakuru Court for plea taking over the Finland education programme scandal.

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Additional reporting by Daniel Chege