President William Ruto has promised to offer bursaries to students affected by the botched Finland and Canada scholarship programme.
Addressing Uasin Gishu residents ahead of the 10th Devolution Conference at Eldoret Sports Grounds, President Ruto promised to deal with anyone who embezzled funds meant for students in the airlift programme.
“Anyone who stole the hard-earned money earmarked for the education of the residents’ children should be prepared to reimburse all of the stolen sums to the last coin,“ the head of state indicated.
The scholarship saga put the county on the spotlight after it emerged parents paid approximately Sh200 million in exchange for the overseas scholarship programme.
Top leadership in Uasin Gishu county traded barbs at each other, with both Senator Jackson Mandago and governor Jonathan Bii accusing each other of blame.
“Let it be known that I did not pioneer this program. I found it moving. However, I have a mandate to answer to what I Know because I am the current leader,“ said governor Bii.
Already police have arrested Mandago and taken him to Nakuru for grilling. He is the pioneer governor of Uasin Gishu.
He added that the saga, which has been in the news for weeks, was embarrassing and shameful for the county that has been billed as the President’s backyard.
This comes as Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago was arrested hours after receiving a warrant for his arrest for refusing to appear in court to enter a plea.
He was arrested at his home in Eldoret and taken to the DCI offices in Nakuru County.
