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John Waluke appeals over prison term, pleads for bail

Sirisia MP John Waluke. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

Sirisia MP John Waluke has accused the High Court of relying on hearsay to uphold his 32-year jail sentence for defrauding the public of Sh313 million.

Waluke and his co-convict Grace Wakhungu have also applied to be released on bail pending determination of their case at the Court of Appeal, arguing that there are exceptional circumstances to warrant releasing them.

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