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Businessman Don Bosco sentenced to five years for money laundering crimes, detained in Tanzania

By Geoffrey Mosoku | 7yrs ago
Kenyan Businessman Don Bosco Gichana detained in Tanzania. [Courtesy]

Family and friends of Kenyan Don Bosco Gichana detained in Tanzania for six years have begun raising Sh15 million to secure his release.

This is after an Arusha court sentenced Gichana to a five year term and a TSh300 million (Sh15 million) fine for the crimes of conspiracy and money laundering.

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