Court has freed Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango after her arrest in Mombasa over alleged illegal Sacco operation. She has denied the charge and has been freed on a Kshs 500,000 cash bail .
She had been arrested in Mombasa by police and was brought to court after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions okayed her prosecution alongside 10 others after a complain that dates back to 2016 when she had not been appointed as the Controller of Budget.
Her arrest had sparked debate in the country with some attributing her arrest to witch-hunt over her revelations on the budget corruption during the National Dialogue Committee Session at the Bomas of Kenya.
Narc party leader and who is also a co-principal in Azimio La Umoja -One Kenya Alliance had said that the timing of harrassment and intimidation was suspect.
“Timing suggestive of harassment and intimidation especially coming after her revealing testimony at Bomas . Those siphoning government money at treasury are scot free but the whistle blower is under arrest .” Karua said
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