Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has determined that there is enough evidence to convict former Samburu Governor Moses Kasaine Lenolkulal.
He was found guilty of fraudulently receiving Sh84 million intended for the supply of petroleum products during his tenure as county chief.
The trial Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki ruled that the evidence produced in court by the ODPP, was not in doubt that Lenolkulal and his proxy Hesbon Ndathi were the ultimate beneficiaries of the public funds contrary to the Law.
He said there was overwhelming evidence that Lenolkulal being the governor of Samburu at the time the offences are said to have been committed acted in a conflict of interest.
The magistrate said the evidence adduced in court by the DPP led by prosecution counsel Wesley Namache was overwhelming in that Lenolkulal and his co-accused persons used their officers to improperly approve payments to Oryx.
Lenolkulal was charged in 2019 with abuse of office and conflict of interest leading to the alleged loss of sh 84million.
He has been accused of using his company Oryx Service Station to supply petrol and diesel to the county.
The charge sheet indicates Lenolkulal ‘knowingly acquired direct private interests in contracts between Oryx and Samburu for the supply of fuel.
