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Nyagatare Intermediate Court on Thursday sentenced the former Governor of Eastern Province, CG (Rtd) Emmanuel Gasana, to three years and six months in prison and imposed a fine of Rwf36 million after he was found guilty on the charge of abuse of office but was acquitted on the charge of acquiring illegal benefits.

The court pronounced the verdict on April 11, 2024, with the Judge indicating that Gasana woud have been sentenced to seven years in prison and a fine of 144 million Frw, but the court exercised leniency and handed him a lesser sentence on medical grounds.

In March this year, the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) had sought a 10-year sentence for CG (Rtd) Gasana and a fine of Rwf144m for what they described as serious crimes he committed while he was still Governor of Eastern Province.

CG (Rtd) Gasana was arrested on Octob