NHIF, Web Tribe bosses released on Sh2m bail in graft case

The court on Monday afternoon ordered the release of former NHIF bosses and the directors of Webtribe Ltd on a Sh3 million bond or Sh2 million bail. Former CEO Geoffrey Mwangi and ex-finance manager Simon Kirgotty and the Web Tribe directors were also ordered to deposit their passports in court. NHIF customer care officer Fredrick Sagwe and two others were charged with one count of failing to comply with procurement laws by not adhering to procedures and criteria set out in tender documents.

by Annette Wambulwa @WambulwaAnnette

News25 January 2019 - 11:45

Former NHIF finance manager Simon Kirgoty and ex-CEO Geoffrey Mwangi at a Milimani court on Monday, December 10, 2018. /COLLINS KWEYU

The court on Monday afternoon ordered the release of former NHIF bosses and the directors of Webtribe Ltd on a Sh3 million bond or Sh2 million bail.

Former CEO Geoffrey Mwangi and ex-finance manager Simon Kirgotty and the Web Tribe directors were also ordered to deposit their passports in court.

NHIF customer care officer Fredrick Sagwe and two others were charged with one count of failing to comply with procurement laws by not adhering to procedures and criteria set out in tender documents.

They were ordered to deposit Sh500,000 bail.

All the other accused who were charged will each deposit Sh1 million bail.

There are 20 accused persons in total and Webtribe has also been charged as a company.

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