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Category : Corruption
Defence Hearing in Kosgey Case Put Off Daily Nation, Pg 10
Friday, 12 Aug 2011

The defence hearing of Henry Kosgey has been adjourned. The suspended minister has filed an application in the High Court challenging the legality of the prosecutor in the case. He affirmed that the case is meant to ensure justice but not to hinder it.

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KACC to Probe Sale of 845 Acres under Cane The Standard, Pg 11
Friday, 12 Aug 2011

KACC has launched a probe into the alleged irregular sale of 845 acres of Busia Sugar land to a private company. About 20 representatives of sugar met PLO Lumumba and handed him additional documents to help with the investigations. KACC will be seeking to unravel the circumstances under which lan

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Kibaki, Raila have Every Reason to Fight Fraft without Fear or Favor Sunday Standard, Pg 18
Sunday, 07 Aug 2011

Ken Wafula asserts that Kibaki and Raila should not condone corruption in government. The two have been silent regarding a number of corruption cases that have come up. By Kibaki declaring war corruption, he can guarantee his legacy and Raila can equally have a good platform to use for his 2012 p

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Ngala on Verge of Being Freed of Fraud Daily Nation, Pg 9
Sunday, 07 Aug 2011

Former minister Noah Katana Ngala has handed back the Nairobi Mayoral House hence freeing himself of corruption charges. State counsel Patrick Kiage told the court that he had been informed by KACC that Ngala has returned the house and paid accrued rent from the time he acquired the property. Nga

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MPs Worried as KACC Probes All CDF Accounts The Star, Pg 3
Tuesday, 09 Aug 2011

KACC is probing all 210 contituencies to check which ones have been misappropriated and take necessary action. KACC Director has confirmed that the audit is ongoing and some MPs have panicked. The National Taxpayers Association has welcomed the move saying it will instill discipline in the managm

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KACC Files to Join Okemo, Gichuru Extradition Suit The Star, Pg 3
Wednesday, 10 Aug 2011

KACC wants to come on board in the extradition case against Okemo and Gichuru to face money laundering charges. KACC has filed an application seeking to be enjoined in the case saying it investigated the matter and as a result it needs to be a party.

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KACC Questions Onyonka over Claims of Fraud The Standard, Pg 15
Friday, 05 Aug 2011

KACC has quizzed MP Richard Onyonka over claims of embezzlement of CDF. It is claimed that he used CDF money to purchase sugar worth sh 137 million from Chemilil Sugar Company. It is alleged that he failed to remit VAT worth sh18 million. He has however denied the allegations.

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Okemo, Gichuru Extradition Case Kicks Off The Standard, Pg 24
Friday, 05 Aug 2011

The extradition proceedings against Chris Okemo and Samuel Gichuru have begun. The two appeared in court to fight off attempts to hand them to the UK government where they are to face charges of corruption and money laundering. They argued that the DPP had no powers to seek their extradition.

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