Names of suspects and firms linked to GAA Sh2.5 bn scandal

Lugari MP Ayub Savula (left) and former Broadcasting and Telecommunication Principal Secretary Sammy Itemere. They are facing fraud charges. FILE PHOTOS | NATION MEDIA GROUP

The Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has approved the prosecution of 22 suspects over Sh2.5 billion scandal at the Government Advertising Agency.

Here is a list of the suspects and firms facing fraud charges.

Those facing conspiracy to commit a felony charge are:

  • Sammy Itemere

  • Dennis Kuko Chebitwey

  • Ayub Savula

  • Melody Gatwiri Ringera

  • Hellen Jepkorir Kemboi

  • Dickson Oniala Nyandiga

  • Henry Musambaga Mundasia

  • Fredrick Okello Owiti

  • Edith Kainda Nkanata

  • Amos Matanga Tayari

  • Susan C. Akinyi Ouma

  • Gladys Hadida Bwora

  • Gladys Isaka Mwanyika

  • Agren Jescah Ateka

  • Rachel Wanjiru Munge

  • Nellie Nyachomba Kibocha

  • Sammy Makau Mule

  • Tabitha Nyamboke Oriba

  • Martin Njoroge Njehnga

  • Hanna Wangari Wanderi

  • Victor Owino Achola

  • Joseph Kamau Charagu

  • The Sunday Publishers Limited

  • Melsav Company Limited

  • Johnnewton Communications

  • The Express Media Group

  • No Burns Protection Agencies Limited

  • Cross Continents Ventures Limited

  • Shieldlock Limited

Those facing the charge of obtaining money by false pretence are:

  • Ayub Savula

  • Melody Gatwiri Ringera

  • Hellen Jepkorir Kemboi

  • The Sunday Publishers Limited

  • Melsav Company Limited

  • Johnnewton Communications

  • The Express Media Group

  • No Burns Protection Agencies Limited

  • Cross Continents Ventures Limited

  • Shieldlock Limited

Those facing abuse of office charge are:

  • Sammy Itemere

  • Dennis Kuko Chebitweny

  • Dickson Oniala Nyandiga

  • Henry Musambaga Mundasia

  • Susan C. Akinyi Ouma