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Finland scandal: County officials paid allowances to travel abroad

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Joel Chelule testifies at a Nakuru court on July 1, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Three current and former officials from Uasin Gishu County received hefty allowances from the Overseas Education Fund programme, a court heard on July 2, 2024.

Joel Chelule, chairperson of the Uasin Gishu County Revolving Fund, along with vice chairperson Susan Keino and former member Loice Jelimo, admitted to receiving these allowances in their testimonies.

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