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Former Eldoret South MP Peris Simam freed after month in jail over corruption

Former Eldoret South MP Peris Simam (second right), her husband Enock Kimeli Simam, Wisdom Kimutai Maina,John Simiyu Khaemba,Pamela Maluti Maluti and Laban Mikoya Shachile, appear before the Eldoret Law Court. (PHOTO: COURTESY)

Former Eldoret South MP Peris Simam is finally out of jail after paying Sh6 million fine following her conviction on graft charges one month ago.

Peris was sent to jail together with her husband Enoch Simam after they were found guilty of fraudulently acquiring property, conspiring to commit a crime and abuse of office charges by Eldoret Chief Magistrate Wanjiku Cherere on October 7 this year.

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