The state has been put on the spot for allegedly withdrawing witnesses and victims allegedly being refunded in the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada Education Programme.

The victims were to testify against Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, Meshack Rono, and Joshua Lelei.

The three are charged with the alleged misuse of Sh1.1 billion deposited by parents into the Uasin Gishu Overseas Education Fund account between 1 March 2021 and 12 September 2022.