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Shock as Governor Bii left out of suspect list in foreign scholarship scandal

By Daniel Chege | 5mos ago

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr.Jonathan Bii addressing during the unveiling of the Somaliland Mission premises in Kenya premises atRunda, Nairobi on May 29, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

The victims of the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada Education Programme scandal case have raised concerns on why the current Governor, Jonathan Bii, has not been charged.

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