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Eldoret Chief's Descent into Madness: A Tale of Corruption and Consequences

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 2 min read

This archive report was first published on 14 October 2019.

On a fateful Sunday morning in Eldoret, Kenya, a chief's world came crashing down. The incident, which has left many in the community stunned, began when the chief, who had been extorting bribes from local business owners for nearly a decade, demanded KSh 20,000 from a barwoman, Chebet, to allow her to operate her business until 10am every morning.

According to sources, the chief had become notorious for his corrupt practices, and his seniors were also involved in the bribery racket. However, the chief's greed knew no bounds, and he continued to extort money from business owners, including Chebet.

When Chebet refused to pay the bribe, the chief's behavior became erratic. He allegedly became mad and was seen traversing the village naked for most of the day. His troubles only ended when his wife agreed to sell their generator and a laptop to pay for the loss the chief had caused.

As a result of the incident, the chief has since sworn not to engage in graft, and his seniors have also developed cold feet, vowing not to engage in corruption again. The incident has also brought to light the services of native doctor Ndumba wa Ndumba, who helped Chebet teach the chief a lesson.

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Photo: Ndumba wa Ndumba.

Source: UGC

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