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Samburu fuel-supply case: three appellants acquitted

  • Public funds and procurement
  • Court record
  • Decision issued
  • Original research collection (64 inputs)
  • Gemini collection (50 inputs)

Owner-authorized historical notes, prepared with AI assistance. They were NOT personally reviewed by an activated REKODI publisher and are not publisher-approved court records or signed editorial releases. The project owner authorized this finite batch on 26 October 2026.

Each entry states its checking date and limits. Earlier research dates of 20–24 October are retained; the Gemini additions received targeted source checks on 26 October. These are not complete certified docket searches. An allegation is not a finding of guilt, and a historical sentence does not prove present custody.

Case text: English source summary.

Summary

On 7 November 2025 the High Court allowed the consolidated appeals of former Samburu Governor Moses Kasaine Lenolkulal, Hesbon Jack Wachira Ndathi and Bernard Ltarasi Lesurmat in the Samburu fuel-supply prosecution and acquitted them. It set aside their 2024 convictions and sentences, ordered refunds of any fines paid and removed the ten-year disqualification from public office. The 2024 trial convictions are not the current outcome.

Lenolkulal & 2 others v Republic [2025] KEHC 16027 (KLR) · High Court at Nairobi (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division) · Case number: Criminal Appeals E009 and E008 of 2024 (consolidated)

Acquittal · No further appeal locatedAppeal judgment · Decided

Outcome and procedural limits

The High Court allowed the appeals, set aside the convictions and sentences and acquitted all three appellants. It ordered refunds of fines paid and set aside the section 64 public-office disqualification. Refunds are not verified.

Appeal status

Operative paragraphs re-read on Kenya Law on 24 October 2026. No State appeal was found in a targeted search; this is not a certified docket search.

Paragraph references

  • 141 — Appeals allowed; convictions and sentences set aside; acquittals
  • 142 — Fines to be refunded; disqualification set aside

Source/status check date

What the record establishes

  • The three appellants were acquitted on appeal.
  • The disqualification from public office was set aside.

What it does not establish

  • The earlier convictions are not current guilt.
  • Refunds are not verified.
  • Separate civil recovery matters are not decided here.

Public sources and attribution

Public-interest scope

Accurate, attributed public court records concerning public administration, public resources and the limits of state enforcement powers.

Publication basis

Owner-authorized historical catalogue, batch authorized 2026-10-26; AI-assisted preparation.

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