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Kisumu County Assembly officials in Sh17.4m fraud case set free

From Left: Kisumu County Assembly’s suspended Majority Leader Samuel Ong’ow, Minority Whip Edwin Anayo, former Clerk Nelco Sagwe and former Speaker Anne Adul in court during the ruling of their case where they were charged with fraud. [Photo: Maureen Odiwuor/Standard]

Four former Kisumu County officials among them ousted Speaker Anne Adul have been acquitted of fraud.

The former County Assembly Public Service Board officials were found not guilty of embezzling Sh17.4 million. Ms Adul, former clerk Nelco Sagwe, suspended Majority Leader Samuel Ong’ow and Minority Whip Edwin Anayo were facing charges of failing to comply with the procurement laws.

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