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Witness intimidation claims stalk Maasai Mara VC in Sh177m graft case

Professor Mary Walingo, who was suspended as Vice-Chancellor of Maasai Mara University in September 2019.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Nakuru Chief Magistrate Elizabeth Usui on Friday issued summons against Prof Fassan Abdile Anthony Yaile, Stanley Yaile, Sankae Spencer and Prisca Nchoe, who are among the 22 witnesses lined up by the prosecution.
  • It is alleged that one of the witnesses, who is an employee of the university, was forced to resign after being frustrated by management and that two were dismissed after being issued with disciplinary and dismissal letters.

A court has summoned five witnesses in a corruption case against Maasai Mara Vice-Chancellor Mary Walingo following claims that they have been intimidated.

Nakuru Chief Magistrate Elizabeth Usui Friday issued summonses to Prof Hassan Abdile, Anthony Yaile, Stanley Yaile, Sankae Spencer and Prisca Nchoe, who are among 22 witnesses lined up by the prosecution.