On the radar today: Leaders grilled in probe over Sh200 million land saga

Key activities and events lined up for today.

In Summary

•Former National Assembly Speaker Kenneth Marende is expected to appear at the Integrity Centre after a summon by EACC.

•Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Peninah Malonza will release a report on ‘The Impacts of the current Drought on Wildlife in Kenya

EACC probe into Sh200 million land saga in Nairobi

More leaders are expected to appear at the Integrity Centre after summons by EACC over the ongoing Sh200 million land saga in Nairobi

On Thursday, Jubilee Party vie chair David Murathe, former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo,  and Cotu secretary general Francis Atwoli appeared before  EACC over an inquiry into the Sh200 million land saga in Nairobi.

 
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