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Waluke judgement a reminder that all isn’t lost in graft fight

A lot of things may be historic, but Thursday’s judgement by the Anti-Corruption Court against Sirisia MP John Waluke and his co-accused Grace Wakhungu truly is.

In addition to losing his seat, Waluke, who has the right of appeal, will pay Sh1 billion to the State or serve 67 years in jail for taking advantage of poor and hungry Kenyans to mint cash through a shadowy company.

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