By Editorial,
Mr. Julius Chelimo, the Bukwo District Chairperson who is on remand on charges of aggravated human trafficking and aggravated defilement, has expressed interest in retaining his seat.
Chelimo has been in prison since his arrest in November 2022, accused of trafficking and sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl who was a student in one of the schools in the Sebei region.
On Saturday, Chelimo’s brother, Kennedy Kwemoi, picked up the expression of interest forms on behalf of his brother after Chelimo’s lawyer informed him that Chelimo is eligible to contest, since he is still a suspect until proven guilty. Mr. Kwemoi speaking……
Chelimo will be challenging for the party flag against the acting Chairperson, Marisa Chepetegei and Tom Kwom Chesol, the former Resident District Commissioner, Kapchorwa. END.