Former Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong acquitted in Sh8 million graft case
Chief Magistrate Eunice Nyutu ruled that the prosecution failed to prove corruption charges against Ojaamong and his co-accused.
Former Busia governor Sospeter Ojaamong has been acquitted of all seven charges related to the Sh8 million graft case filed against him by the Anti-Corruption Court.
In a judgment delivered by Chief Magistrate Eunice Nyutu, the court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove corruption charges against Ojaamong and his co-accused.
The prosecution had charged Ojaamong alongside former county officials and business associates, including Water, Environment, and Natural Resources CEC Benard Yaite and Finance and Economic Planning CEC Lenard Ombira.
Also charged were the Chief Officer for Finance and Economic Planning, Allen Omachari, Head of Treasury Accounting, Samuel Ombui, finance manager at Madam R Enterprises Limited, Edna Odoyo, Renish Omullo, Sebastian Hallensben, and Madam R Enterprises Limited.
The accused faced multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit an economic crime, abuse of office, failure to comply with public financial laws, fraudulent payments for services not rendered, and unlawful acquisition of public property.
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