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Joke of the week: Governor who can’t afford Ksh200k bail

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This clearly qualifies as the JOKE of the week. Governors are not know to lack in financial endowements. In fact the are referred to as excellencies.

But this will baffle you. Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya surprised a Kakamega court when he said he is unable to pay a cash bail for Ksh200,000.

“I can only afford Ksh100,000 at the moment since I have not earned this month’s salary,” said Oparanya, a plea that was laughed off by the state prosecutor who told the magistrate the amount was “too little and affordable” for a governor.

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Mr Oparanya was in the dock for an incitement to violence charge. According to court records, on April 26 at Mabole village, Kakamega, Oparanya, without lawful excuse, uttered the words: “Kimila mpaka ifanyike, boma itandazwe”. This led to mourners burning houses, damaging properties and causing injuries to Wilsham Malele, Emilly Maika, Roseline Linet and George Namai.

Oparanya denied the charge: “Mabole is my home and there is no way I can burn my own home,” he said. The case will be heard on the July 28.

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