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Mandago trial: State closes case after two years, 138 witnesses

By The Standard January 21, 2026

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Mandago trial: State closes case after two years, 138 witnesses

The prosecution has closed its case in theSh1.1 billion Uasin Gishu overseas educationprogramme trial facingSenator Jackson Mandagoand two others, after proceedings that lasted more than two years.On February 16, Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege is expected to set a date for a ruling on whether the accused have a case to answer.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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On February 16, Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege is expected to set a date for a ruling on whether the accused have a case to answer.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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