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Sirisia MP Waluke to serve 67 years in prison

By Everlyne Judith Kwamboka | 5yrs ago

The Judiciary yesterday explained that Sirisia MP John Waluke (pictured) will serve a 67-year jail term while his co-accused Grace Wakhungu will be locked away for 69 years if they fail to pay their respective fines.

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