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Governor John Mruttu suspends loans to students over corruption

TAITA, KENYA: Taita-Taveta County Governor John Mruttu has suspended the issuance of university and tertiary institutions loans to students following complaints that the recent distribution of Sh 25 million loans to students was riddled with corruption.

The County administration has set aside Sh 50 million in this financial year to assist bright students from poor families benefit from bursaries, scholarships and loans to further their education.

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