Uasin Gishu County gov’t on the spot as DCI launches probe into Finland scholarship saga

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have initiated an inquiry into allegations of fraudulent activities pertaining to a scholarship programme to Finland organized by the Uasin Gishu County government.

The DCI sleuths launched investigations following complaints by many Uasin Gishu residents who purport to have been swindled by the facilitators of the so-called scholarship programme.

"Sleuths from DCI Headquarters are expected in Uasin Gishu County between July 18-21, for a comprehensive probe," the State agency said in a statement.

"All aggrieved victims are requested to present themselves at the DCI County Headquarters in Eldoret, on July 18 for statement recording and other investigative procedures in order to bring the suspects to book."

The victims have been advised to bring any documents related to the matter.

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has since distanced himself from the Finland scholarship saga, saying his predecessor and current Senator Jackson Mandago should come out and explain what happened.

Addressing the press in Eldoret town on Tuesday, Bii said no one should involve him in any emerging scam, and that those involved in swindling the scholarship funds should carry their cross.

According to the Governor, the programme was managed by an independent fund known as Uasin Gishu Overseas Education Trust, and not the county government per se; a discovery he said he made when he took office in August 2022.