In summary
- After Grace Wakhungu was convicted by the anti-corruption court over a Ksh 300 million maize scandal, her family members quickly outdid themselves and raised over Ksh 800 million.
- Then 79 years old, Wakhungu had been sentenced to 69 years in prison or pay a Ksh 707.7 million fine.
Were it not for the family’s deep pockets, Grace Wakhungu could have found herself behind bars at Lang’ata Women’s Prison. But the family quickly coordinated a fundraiser, both locally and abroad and raised over Ksh 800 million.
“In fact, we outdid ourselves by raising close to Ksh 800 million, being contributions from family members through the sale of assets locally and abroad, personal savings and silent fund drives by friends,” a family source was quoted.
Grace Wakhungu, was initially found guilty of a Ksh 300 million maize importation fraud that saw the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) lose millions. Through Erad Supplies and General Contractors, Wakhungu and co-accused John Waluke were accused of inflating payments and use of forgeries to defraud NCPB.
Mood Awori makes Ksh 135 million contribution.
This is how the Aworis raised the money:
Former Vice President Moody Awori and family made a cool Ksh 135 million contribution while Mary Okello, the director of Makini School wired Ksh 28 million.
The family of Grace Wakhungu raised Ksh 197 million, while Dennis Awori, a former ambassador of Kenya to Japan channeled Ksh 15 million.
A nephew to Grace Wakhungu made a Ksh 100 million donation.
Aggrey Awori, a politician and former MP in Uganda wired Ksh 41 million.
The families of deceased brothers Hannington Awori and Prof Nelson Awori channeled Ksh 93 million.
Additionally, a funds drive by Wakhungu’s family members locally and abroad generated a cool Ksh 236 million.
Christine Hayanga, Henry Awori, Willis Awori and Ernest Awori contributed a total of Ksh 54 million.