Mudavadi defends Obure in Sh928m Anglo Leasing case

Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi has absolved Kisii Senator Chris Obure from wrongdoing in the Sh928 million Anglo Leasing security project.

Mr Mudavadi, a former Transport and Communications minister, said the project to supply Internet services between the Kenya government and three related US firms was procured procedurally and legally.

He said Mr Obure, who was the Finance minister in 2002, sought permission and clearance to sign the contract on behalf of the Kenya government.

Mr Mudavadi said the government was to finance the procurement and provision of Internet services from three American firms on behalf of the Postal Corporation of Kenya.

Mr Mudavadi said the project was procedurally and legally secured.