Fresh Pressure on Uasin Gishu Over Finland, Canada Education Saga as Victims Announce Governor's Office Demonstration

Victims of the controversial Uasin Gishu Finland and Canada overseas education programme have announced plans to stage a peaceful demonstration at the Uasin Gishu Governor's Office, demanding compensation for their losses and a clear roadmap on the repayment of funds they say were lost in the failed programme.

In a statement dated July 27, 2026, the group, identifying itself as Uasin Gishu County Overseas Education Finland Canada Scandal Victims, invited media houses and members of the public to attend the protest scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The victims said the demonstration aims to condemn the recent court ruling that acquitted former Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and his co-accused in the criminal case linked to the overseas education programme. They argued that despite the verdict, many families continue to bear the financial and emotional burden of the failed initiative.

According to the statement, parents and students sold land, disposed of family assets, took loans and organised fundraising events in the hope of financing studies abroad under what they believed was a county-sponsored programme.

The group said the collapse of the programme resulted in substantial financial losses and denied many students the opportunity to pursue higher education overseas. They noted that, had the programme been implemented as planned, many of the affected students would have already completed their studies and graduated.

The victims are now calling on the Uasin Gishu County Government to provide a comprehensive plan for compensating affected families and resolving the long-running matter.

They also appealed to members of the public, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to join the demonstration in solidarity as they continue their quest for justice.

The statement was signed by John Arap Sawe, the coordinator representing the Finland and Canada programme victims, who maintained that the planned demonstration had not been cancelled despite speculation to the contrary.

The Finland and Canada education programme has remained one of the most contentious issues in Uasin Gishu County, with hundreds of families claiming they lost millions of shillings after students failed to secure placements in foreign universities as promised. The latest protest signals that affected families remain determined to seek accountability and compensation despite recent legal developments.