ODM Calls for Justice in Uasin Gishu Scholarship Scandal
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has demanded that victims of the scholarship scandal that has afflicted Uasin Gishu County in recent weeks receive justice.
Jackson Mandago, a former governor who is now a senator, is accused, along with Joshua Lelei and Mishack Rono, of siphoning Ksh. 1.1 billion from the Uasin Gishu Education Trust Fund, which was intended for scholarship students‘ overseas university fees.
The students were destined for universities in Finland and Canada.
ODM condemned the incident in a statement released on Tuesday, claiming it is not an isolated incident but rather a reflection of a larger trend within the William Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza political orbit.
The Raila Odinga-led party stated that the Uasin Gishu student airlift scam represented a serious breach of public trust.
They expressed their belief that this reprehensible incident is not an isolated occurrence but rather reflects a troubling trend of corruption and exploitation involving the leaders of Kenya Kwanza.
The party demanded a comprehensive and unbiased investigation to unearth the truth and bring justice to the victims.
ODM stated that it was crucial for those responsible for the deceptive scheme, which included former Governor Jackson Mandago, to be held accountable for their actions.
The party emphasized that the families affected by this situation not only deserved compensation but also sought the enforcement of the rule of law and the delivery of justice.
Senator Mandago, Rono, and Maritim have been indicted thus far, while hundreds of affected graduates and their parents demand restitution from the county government.
Mandago has already provided the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) with a statement to aid in their investigation. Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have also questioned him about his role in the program.
ODM Calls for Justice in Uasin Gishu Scholarship Scandal
