Deputy Chef-de-Mission for Rio 2016 Olympics, Ben Ekumbo will on Tuesday appear in court to face charges of stealing and handling stolen property. Ekumbo was questioned in his house during the afternoon operation as officers loaded the kits, including running and swimming gear, into their vehicle. Read: Kenyan officials "embezzled money meant for Rio team" - State reportIn September, a Team Kenya athletics official was linked with the disappearance of assorted kits meant to be used by the country’s Olympic team in Rio. Ekumbo deputized Head of Mission Stephen Soi at the Rio Olympic Games in Brazil that were shrouded in controversy. Also read: Team Kenya official charged with theft of Rio Olympics kit

Source: The Star November 22, 2016 07:22 UTC