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Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria faces six charges over Sh140m publicity tender

Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria. [File, Standard]

Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria set to face six charges including abuse of office and money laundering in the Sh140m publicity tender saga, Director of Public Prosecution Renson Ingonga has ordered.

In a circular seen by The Standard, the former governor together with seven county officials are accused of engaging in procurement irregularities in the award of publicity tenders to Top Media Consultancy and Value View Limited.

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