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Ex-CEO of Christian Health Association seeks Sh5.9 billion for ‘wrongful detention’ 41 years ago

Eldoret High Court

A view of the Eldoret High Court in this picture on November 02, 2022.

Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group

A former chief executive officer of the Christian Health Association of Kenya (Chak) is seeking Sh5.9 billion in compensation from the government for alleged wrongful detention 41 years ago.

Mr Francis Simiyu, 76, has accused the government of malicious arrest, prosecution, conviction, and sentencing in connection with the theft of more than Sh3 million from his former employer.