Eldoret Erupts as Finland-Canada Education Programme Victims Resume Protests After Court Ruling

 

Parents and students affected by the controversial Uasin Gishu Finland and Canada overseas education programme have staged demonstrations in Eldoret City, demanding refunds and renewed government intervention after a court acquitted former Uasin Gishu Governor and current Senator Jackson Mandago and his co-accused.

The protesters, who gathered in Eldoret, expressed frustration over what they described as years of waiting for justice after losing money while seeking overseas education opportunities for their children.

The demonstrations come days after a Nakuru court found that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against Mandago and two other accused persons, leading to their acquittal in the case linked to the programme.

The affected parents and students have maintained that the court decision does not address their financial losses and are demanding the return of funds paid under the education programme. They have vowed to continue pushing for refunds and accountability.