Former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal filed an appeal on Wednesday against his conviction and sentencing in the Kes 83.4 million corruption case.

According to the suit papers, Lenolkulal faulted the trial magistrate for not fully analyzing the prosecution's evidence.

The former governor wants the high court to set aside the lower court decision.

Lenolkul, who was granted bond pending the appeal last week, argues that the trial magistrate erred in law in convicting and sentencing him in the case.

Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki ruled that sufficient evidence showed Lenolkulal acted in a conflict of interest while in office.

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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) evidence demonstrated that Lenolkulal and his proxy, Hesbon Ndathi, were the primary beneficiaries of the misappropriated public funds.

“After reviewing the evidence and submissions, the prosecution has proven its case beyond reasonable doubt,” said the Magistrate. “Moses Lenolkulal and 11 other accused are found guilty of public property acquisition violations.”

The prosecution’s case was supported by testimony from 11 witnesses and 388 documentary exhibits, indicating a systematic misuse of public funds.

Lenolkulal, charged in 2019 by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission for abuse of office and conflict of interest, was found to have used his company, Oryx Service Station, to supply fuel to the county government from 2014 to 2019.