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Former PS Rebbecca Nabutola found guilty of Sh 8.9 million fraud

Former Tourism Permanent Secretary Rebecca Nabutola and former Kenya Tourism Board boss Achieng Ong'ong'a have been ordered to pay a Sh500,000 fine each or serve jail for one year each after losing an appeal against their conviction for defrauding the ministry of Sh8.9 million. PHOTO: GEORGE NJUNGE/STANDARD

NAIROBI: Former Tourism Permanent Secretary Rebecca Nabutola and ex-Kenya Tourism Board Managing Director Achieng’ Ongo’nga’ on Thursday lost a bid to have their conviction over Sh8.9 million fraud charges dropped.

High Court judge Ngenye Macharia upheld their conviction over wilful failure to comply with procurements laws and ordered they serve a jail sentence of one year or pay a fine of Sh500,000.

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