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Former Treasury CS Rotich sues government, demands Sh3 billion for 'ruining life'

By Kamau Muthoni | 1mo ago
When Henry Rotich, then National Treasury Cabinet Secretary displayed budget briefcase before presenting to parlaiment on June 13, 2019. [File, Standard]

Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Kiplagat has sued the government, seeking close to Sh3 billion over his prosecution in 2019.

The former...

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