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Ongwae, four others to appear before Judge for contempt of court

Kisii Governor James Ongwae (right) and his Deputy Joash Maangi follow proceedings at the court of Appeal in Kisumu where a contestant challenged his victory on May 15,2018 during hearing. The judgement will be on July 26. [Denish Ochieng/Standard]

Kisii Governor James Ongwae (pictured) and five other senior county government officials have been ordered to appear before High Court Judge John Mutungi for contempt of court.

In a ruling made last week, Justice Mutungi said the members cited for contempt are executive members for Finance, Lands, Health Services and Environment.

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