Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago Still At Large After Warrant Was Issued For His Arrest
Mandago and three other former county officials are facing eleven charges of stealing, abuse of office, and conspiracy to commit a felony related to the botched Ksh1.1 billion Finland and Canada scholarship.
The National Police Service (NPS) said that Mandago has been underground since Tuesday, August 15, 2023. They appealed to him to present himself to the nearest police station.
“The National Police Service is in the process of executing a Warrant of Arrest against Uasin Gishu Senator Hon. Jackson Mandago, who has gone underground since yesterday and calls upon the Senator to present himself at the nearest police station,” the police said.
They also asked members of the public to share any information that could lead to Mandago’s arrest.
“NPS appeals to any member of the public with information about Senator Mandago’s whereabouts to report to the nearest police station or report via our toll-free numbers 999, 112, 911 and the fichua Kwa DCI 0800722203.”
Interestingly, Mandago made a statement on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, saying that he was ready to surrender to the police if required.
“There are rumours all over Eldoret Town that DCI Officers have been looking for me the whole night. As a law-abiding citizen, I am available once summoned,” Mandago stated.
It remains to be seen whether Mandago will turn himself in to the police. However, the NPS has made it clear that they are determined to apprehend him and bring him to justice.
