Pressure piles on Siaya Governor Orengo to dismiss cabinet for corruptly hiring staff

Pressure piles on Siaya Governor Orengo to dismiss cabinet for corruptly hiring staff

Led by Gem Member of Parliament Elisha Odhiambo, the leaders appealed to Governor Orengo the entire cabinet dissolve for fresh appointments in the wake of revelations that at least 382 recently sacked health-workers were reportedly dubiously enlisted in the county’s payroll.

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‘Tuna bond’ scandal that spurred $2 billion debt crisis in Mozambique economy lands ex-finance minister in US court

‘Tuna bond’ scandal that spurred $2 billion debt crisis in Mozambique economy lands ex-finance minister in US court

A key prosecution witness was on the stand on Wednesday as Chang followed along closely via a Portuguese language interpreter. Between 2013 and 2016, three Mozambican-government-controlled companies quietly borrowed $2 billion from major overseas banks – and the government, with Chang’s signature, assured repayment.

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