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Republic v Omolo (Anti-Corruption Case 7 of 2012) [2018] KEMC 98 (KLR) (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes) (22 November 2018) (Judgment)

[2018] KEMC 98 (KLR) Magistrate's Courts
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Court
Magistrate's Courts
Case number
98
Citation
[2018] KEMC 98 (KLR)
Decided
22 November 2018
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TypeAnti-Corruption CasePostureAppeal from a Magistrate's Court JudgmentCoramL.N. MUGAMBI (MR), Chief Magistrate
Holding

The accused is found guilty of three counts of abuse of office and sentenced to pay Kshs.750,000 in default of serving one year imprisonment for each count.

Facts

The accused, Grace Aoko Omolo, issued letters to applicants for vacant posts at the Ministry of Education, knowing they were not among the shortlisted and published candidates.

Issues

  1. Abuse of office
  2. Misconduct in public office

Reasoning

The court found the accused guilty of abuse of office and sentenced her to a fine and imprisonment, taking into account her medical condition and the seriousness of the offenses.

Outcome

Guilty

Orders

  • Accused to pay Kshs.750,000 in default of serving one year imprisonment for each count
  • Cash bail of Kshs.100,000 applied towards the fine

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003
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