The Anglo Leasing case against Kisii Senator Chris Obure and three former senior government officials must be heard on February 17, 2018, the anti-corruption court ordered on Monday.
Obure and the others are accused of being part of the over Sh56 billion scandal that saw the government lose monies allegedly wired to shadowy companies.
It has been said the companies were to execute some 18 communication projects in 2003.
In March last year, the former legislator and three others were charged with abuse of office and conspiracy to defraud the government by authorising a Sh928,278,112 contract.
This was between the government and USA’s Spacenet Corporation.
Chahonyo and Kyungu allegedly initiated the procurement of products without following laws whereas Obure and Bundotich, respectively, allegedly authorised and made the payments.