Mercy Tarus Charged with Contempt of Court in Finland Scholarship Scandal Case

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• Mercy Tarus faced contempt charges for comments made in media interviews about the Finland scholarship scandal involving Senator Jackson Mandago.

• The court pardoned her but warned against further public remarks, with the case resuming in December.

Mercy Tarus, the first prosecution witness in the Finland scholarship scandal involving Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, faced contempt charges on Friday at a Nakuru court. 

The charges were brought against her for allegedly discussing the case in media interviews.

Appearing before Senior Principal Magistrate Aloyce Peter Ndege, Tarus defended herself by explaining that her comments in various interviews were expressions of frustration, not discussions on the merits or demerits of the case. 

She emphasized that she did not delve into the specifics of the case and argued that some of her remarks might have been taken out of context.

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In response, Senator Mandago's lawyers played video clips in court to demonstrate that Tarus had made statements implying the senator's guilt and his potential imprisonment. 

These videos were used to support the claim that her public remarks could influence the proceedings.

Magistrate Ndege, in his ruling, pardoned Tarus but issued a stern warning, cautioning her against making similar comments outside of court in the future. 

The case has been adjourned and is set to resume on December 2nd, 3rd, and 5th this year.