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Vihiga: Governor Ottichilo grilled after County borrowed Sh5 million for housewarming party

Vihiga: Governor Ottichilo grilled after County borrowed Sh5 million for housewarming party

Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo is facing sharp scrutiny after it emerged that his administration borrowed Sh5 million to finance a housewarming party for the county speaker, despite the county grappling with massive pending bills and stalled development projects.

The issue arose on January 26 when Ottichilo appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) to respond to audit queries on the use of county funds.

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