The former Youth Fund Chairman and flamboyant Businessman Gor Semelang’o has been jailed for 30 days.
Semelang’o was arrested on Tuesday afternoon for allegedly defaulting a Sh9 million debt and avoiding arrest after a warrant of arrest was reportedly issued against him.
After the arrest in Nairobi, the flashy businessman was taken to Milimani Magistrate’s Court where he was sentenced to 30 days in jail without bail.
“He was jailed because he colluded with police to evade arrest,” said an informant, who is privy to the details of the case as quoted by K24 Digital.
The money in question belongs to Lumumba Mumma & Kaluma Advocates who sort court help to recover the cash.
“After the 30 days, then Lumumba Mumma & Kaluma Advocates can file a formal complaint in court to coerce the businessman to pay them the Ksh9 million that he owes them,” said the source.
Meanwhile, Semelang’o has been pushing for an enabling environment to do business, especially for young Kenyans.
“Government should create an enabling environment for business to thrive. Chamber looks forward to working with the government to create employment for young people, women and persons with disability” said Semelang’o in May when seeking the position of National vice-chair at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.