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Retired President Mwai Kibaki knew about Anglo-Leasing theft, says John Githongo

Former Governance and Ethics PS John Githongo testifies in a Milimani Court. [PHOTO: GEORGE NJUNGE/Standard]

Retired President Mwai Kibaki was aware of all the issues surrounding the Anglo-Leasing scandal, former Governance and Ethics Permanent Secretary John Githongo has claimed.

Testifying before High Court judge Joseph Sergon, Mr Githongo said top National Rainbow Coalition officials feared the scandal would bring down the Kibaki administration. He said senior State officials wanted the issue softened for fear it would "bring down many in the system".

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