The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has sought to calm the storm over a move by his office to eject the name of Deputy President's aide Farouk Kibet, from the list of suspects set to face money laundering charges in the Sh791 Million NYS scam.
On Monday, the DPP's office unveiled a list of 12 individuals set to be prosecuted in regard to the scandal, but minutes later, another list of 11 suspects was released without the name, Farouk Kibet
According to the DPP, the inclusion of the name of William Ruto's aide in the first list was erroneous.
“ODPP wished to clarify that Mr Farouk Kibet was not one of the suspects directed by the Director of Public Prosecution to be charged. The error was noted and immediately corrected in a subsequent press release,” read the statement in part.
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The press release further explained that: “In relation to Mr. Kibet the DPP has directed the DCI to record witness statements and obtain bank documents in respect to his alleged receipt of Sh1,500,000 to enable the DPP make an appropriate decision thereon”.
The second downsized list from Keriako Tobiko's office, sparked public outrage, with Kenyans online demanding for explanations for the change.
Meanwhile, the NYS corruption scandal has been reignited after a key suspect in the scam, business woman Josephine Kabura, unveiled an explosive affidavit.
In the court document, Ms Kabura makes fresh allegations implicating former Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru in the graft scandal at the NYS.
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