Also known as: Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago · Senator Jackson Mandago · current Uasin Gishu Senator · former Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago
Uasin Gishu Senator who was acquitted in 2026 of charges related to a Sh1.1 billion Finland-Canada scholarship scheme.
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Families demand justice after court acquits Mandago in Ksh.1.1B Finland scholarship case By Maryanne Nyambura July 24, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago during a …
Families demand justice after court acquits Mandago in Ksh.1.1B Finland scholarship caseCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 24 – Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has called on the Uasin Gishu County Government to compensate parents who lost money under the controversial Finland and Canada scholarship programme, shortly after he was acquitted in the criminal case linked to the ini …
Mandago Calls for Compensation of Parents Affected by Finland Scholarship Programme After AcquittalCitizen Digital
Court acquits Senator Mandago, two co-accused in Finland scholarship saga By Joseph Muia July 23, 2026 07:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Uasin Gishu Governor and present Senator Jackson Mandago i …
Court acquits Senator Mandago, two co-accused in Finland scholarship sagaThe Standard
… He can be trusted.”Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago rallied the residents to support the President saying that Western is well positioned to get the presidency in the future. …
Mudavadi dismisses Linda Mwananchi leaders presidential ambitionsThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Senators Jackson Mandago of Uasin Gishu, James Lomenen of Turkana, Mohamed Chute of Marsabit and Bomet’s Hillary Sigei have been named the most improved Senators. …
Most improved? Mandago, Chute and Sigei top new Senate rankingsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has urged the youth to review Thursday’s Finance Bill 2026 debate in Parliament before participating in planned protests next week, arguing that some leaders have been spreading misinformation about the proposed law. …
Mandago tells youth to read Finance Bill before protestsThe Standard
… The committee, led by Senator Jackson Mandago and accompanied by Senators Richard Onyonka and Vincent Chemitei, toured several health facilities and encountered what members described as a failing healthcare system. …
Former CS, governor among leaders eyeing Baringo top seatCapital News
… The Committee chaired by Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago is also required to give details on the amount of resources allocated towards upgrading public health facilities within Kitui County, including the status and timelines for implementation of projects aimed at improving …
Kitui Senator Raises Alarm Over Hospital Congestion, Bed SharingCitizen Digital
How Kokwo professionals are turning conservation into a movement in Kaptagat By Citizen Reporter June 08, 2026 04:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Jackson Mandago, Senator for Uasin Gishu County, and Chri …
How Kokwo professionals are turning conservation into a movement in KaptagatThe Standard
… ODM’s Harold Kipchumba cited affirmative action programmes initiated during Moi’s tenure that opened opportunities for Rift Valley families in public service, while Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago called for maturity in political discourse among youthful leaders. …
Gideon Moi promises to reveal details of talks with RutoVictims of the Finland-Canada scholarship scam have threatened to demonstrate during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Uasin Gishu County to urge President William Ruto to intervene. More than Ksh.1 billion was collected from hundreds of parents; the accused former Governor Jackson Mandago and co-accused were acquitted in court.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Victims of the Finland-Canada scholarship scam have threatened to demonstrate during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Uasin Gishu County to urge President William Ruto to intervene. More than Ksh.1 billion was collected from hundreds of parents; the accused former Governor Jackson Mandago and co-accused were acquitted in court.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Taxpayers face losses of approximately Sh1 billion in expired medicines, prompting the Senate Health Committee to demand answers from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board over management, inspection and disposal gaps. A KEMSA report revealed that expired stock included drugs for cancer, HIV and malaria treatment, raising questions about weak inspection capacity, poor stock management and distribution delays.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to launch a crackdown on political goons used by politicians to disrupt rallies and instil fear, telling him to deploy the same energy used to tackle banditry in the North Rift. Kindiki also told Murkomen not to spare government-allied leaders who hire goons to intimidate rivals.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President Ruto's administration of using state agencies to intimidate Kenyans and mismanaging the Social Health Authority, claiming the KRA targets businesses with tax demands and that delegations visiting Kenya complained about SHA's performance.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto announced that the Government will reduce the cost of fertiliser and seeds to help farmers plant during expected September and October rains, following below-average rainfall that has affected crop production. As a long-term measure, the Government plans to construct 50 mega dams, 200 medium and 1,000 micro dams to expand irrigation farming in arid and semi-arid areas.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has cautioned the opposition against spreading tribal and divisive politics ahead of planned Nakuru campaigns, specifically warning Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party against inciting people during visits to the Rift Valley region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Victims of Finland and Canada scholarships fraud held demonstrations in Eldoret, threatening weekly protests until their funds are refunded, after a court acquitted senator Jackson Mandago and two others in the case. The victims say they submitted substantial evidence including bank slips, account details, and admission letters.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Jonathan Bii has proposed an elders-led Alternative Justice System framework to resolve the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada education programme dispute, following the acquittal of former Governor Jackson Mandago in the criminal case. Bii said the county is ready to facilitate mediation involving elders, clergy, MCAs, and community leaders to achieve compensation and closure for affected families.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Parents and students who lost funds in a Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada scholarship fraud protested in Eldoret on Tuesday, blocking the Eldoret-Nakuru highway and visiting county and anti-corruption offices to demand refunds. Affected individuals reported losing hundreds of thousands of shillings, with the issue remaining unresolved since July of the previous year.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the standoff between Kenya's Judiciary and Law Society reflects deeper concerns about accountability and impartiality in the justice system, illustrated by public reaction to recent high-profile acquittals that has shaken confidence in the courts despite legal principles of presumption of innocence.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Nakuru court acquitted Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and two co-accused of charges in a Ksh.1.1 billion Finland scholarship case allegedly operated by the county government, dismissing all charges for lack of evidence. Families who enrolled in the programme and invested millions of shillings report anguish over the ruling and their financial losses.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has called on the county government to compensate parents who lost money under the Finland and Canada scholarship programme, shortly after he was acquitted along with two former county officials of criminal charges related to the Sh1.1 billion initiative.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Nakuru court acquitted Senator Jackson Mandago and two co-accused in a case involving a 1.1 billion shilling Finland education scholarship scheme after finding the prosecution failed to establish a case against them despite testimony from dozens of witnesses.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi dismissed the Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi team's presidential ambitions, arguing they lack what it takes to vie for the country's top seat and predicting the opposition will be unsuccessful in 2027.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
According to a new survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting, Senators Jackson Mandago, James Lomenen, Mohamed Chute, and Hillary Sigei have been named the most improved, with each climbing significantly in rankings compared to 2024 results. Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango ranked as the top-performing Senator at 69 per cent.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has urged youth to review Thursday's Finance Bill 2026 parliamentary debate before participating in planned protests next week, contending that some leaders have spread misinformation about the proposed law, including false claims about taxation of second-hand clothes.
19 June 2026 · Capital News →
At least nine candidates are positioning themselves to succeed Governor Benjamin Cheboi in Baringo County, with the battle for the United Democratic Alliance ticket emerging as the defining political contest. Leading contenders include former Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui and former Governor Stanley Kiptis.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has raised concerns over severe congestion and bed-sharing in public health facilities across the county, warning that overcrowded wards and inadequate infrastructure pose threats to infection control and increase disease outbreak risks. He has called on the Senate Standing Committee on Health to provide details on measures to strengthen infection prevention systems and resources allocated for facility upgrades.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Professionals with roots in the Kaptagat ecosystem are advancing a conservation model that combines forest protection with community prosperity. The Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, championed by Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, shifts focus from "Fortress conservation" to ensuring surrounding communities benefit from the forest.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi has promised to reveal details of talks with President William Ruto at an appropriate forum, describing the issues as sensitive and weighty. His pledge comes amid rising political tension in Baringo County, where residents have pressured him over his decision to step down for the UDA candidate in a senatorial by-election.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek's remarks criticizing Baringo County's development despite consistent political support have sparked a political row in the Rift Valley, with allies of former President Daniel Arap Moi defending his legacy and calling for respect for past leaders.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told the Senate Health Committee that doctors allegedly involved in interfering with a report on illegal organ transplants at Mediheal hospitals were suspended, and the investigation process was redone by a new committee, with the government taking the matter seriously.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →