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Governor Bii's name dragged into Sh1.1b overseas education scandal

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Uasin Gishu County Governor Jonathan Bii before the Senate County Public Investments Committee on April 15, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii and his administration have been dragged into the Sh1.1 billion Uasin Gishu Overseas Education Fund scandal case.

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, Meshack Rono, and Joshua Lelei are charged with misusing Sh1.1 billion, meant to educate over 180 students in Finland.

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