Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo has been declared bankrupt after the High Court found that he was unable to service his debts.
Judge Olga Sewe ruled that the politician was unable to pay debt amounting to Sh700 million, which he owed some eight companies.
The bankruptcy application against Mr Jirongo had been filed by the companies, which include Masole Ltd, Baia Enterprises Ltd, Gilera Ltd, Koti Developers, Saman Developers Ltd, Kenete Enterprises Ltd, Marimio Enterprises Ltd, and Linsala Enterprises Ltd.
The court hereby orders that Mr Jirongo, a businessman, be adjudged bankrupt, read the court order. The court also directed that an official receiver be appointed as trustee of his estate.
Bankruptcy laws provide that the …
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