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How Finland scholarship funds were spent on furniture, perks

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, Joshua Lelei and Meshack Rono at Nakuru Law Court on July 22, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

A witness has told a Nakuru court how Sh520,000 was withdrawn from the controversial Finland scholarship funds to purchase expensive furniture.

Joel Ruto, the former Director Education Revolving Fund in Uasin Gishu County, said part of the Sh1.1 billion raised by parents to take their children to study in Finland was withdrawn to purchase office furniture.

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