Nyamira governor Nyagarama’s brother in law Hillary Obutu is said to be rotting in cell after he pleaded guilty to not being able to repay a debt of Sh300,000.
Mr. Hillary a brother to first lady Naomi Nyagarama serves as a driver in the County Government of Nyamira.
Hillary was arrested on Friday at the county assembly offices before he was taken to Kisii Law courts where he pleaded guilty to the charges.
“He has been given a 30 days civil sentence which he must serve. Within this period, he’s required to pay all the money to his creditors,” said Wilkins Ochoki, the litigants counsel.
“Infact what the Magistrate did was to give a grace period. He will be required to lobby for the said amount failure to which, he can be condemned to another six months in prison.” Ochoki added.
Hillary has also been linked to a gang that is believed to have been sneaking people into the county’s payroll in a move that resulted in his brother-in-law, Governor John Nyagarama, sending home payroll officers for a three-month compulsory leave.