Author: Sema Yote

Charges Against Joshua Kipruto Ngetich and Co-Accused Detailed in Court An accountant at the African Airlines Association, Joshua Kipruto Ngetich, has been charged alongside others in connection with an alleged Sh13 million fraud case. Joshua Kipruto Ngetich, Derrick Kiprono Ng’eno, and Ernest Njenga Thiru appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, where they denied the charges. The prosecution told the court that the accused persons conspired to steal on diverse dates in Nairobi between January 2022 and January 31, 2024. According to the charge sheet, Ng’etich, while employed as an accountant at the African Airlines Association, is accused of…

Nairobi has earned a reputation as the “Gold Scam Capital” of East Africa. Behind the glitzy office suites of Kilimani and the private lounges of Lavington lies a sophisticated network of “Wash Wash” billionaires and international syndicates that have fleeced investors of billions of shillings. 1. The Kilimani/Lavington “Billionaires” The epicentre of gold fraud in Kenya is often found in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi. These scammers don’t hide; they flaunt. The MO: They lease high-end office spaces, drive luxury vehicles, and surround themselves with armed “security” to create an illusion of state-sanctioned legitimacy. The Trap: Victims are invited to…

Embu Senator Alexander Munyi Mundigi has rejected claims by the Democratic Party of Kenya (DPK) that he campaigned for a rival political aspirant, insisting he remains a loyal member and acting deputy party leader. In a letter dated December 18, 2025, his lawyers, Danstan Omari & Associates, responded to a summons issued by the party accusing the senator of supporting a candidate other than the party’s nominee for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat. The lawyers said Mundigi was informed of the allegations while on official duty in Uganda and was not afforded an opportunity to be heard before disciplinary action…

Most of the people from the Gulf and in the country have lost millions of shillings to notorious online fraudsters, namely Brighton Peter, aka Brighton Thee PL, his lover Angie B, the fake witch doctor, and other associates in recent days. It’s because of this that Kenyans are urging the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to intervene and arrest the suspects and bring the con game to a halt. “Brighton Peter, aka Brighton Thee PL, his lover Angie B and their accomplice need to be urgently arrested because they have defrauded hardworking Kenyans of millions of shillings through their fraud…

Richard Zenda Kirui Bungei Although colleagues at the Ministry of Transport describes Engineer Richard Zenda Kirui Bungei as a straight man, they never knew that when shown money alongside goodies, he could do the unthinkable Most of them are allegedly shocked after Bungei was charged in court with forging an official letter purportedly authorized by Kipchumba Murkomen so that he could allegedly meet the demands of his “clients.” He was charged before a Milimani Law Courts magistrate, where he denied the charges. In court, the accused person was charged with four counts of forgery, making a document without authority, uttering…

Alledged gold Scammer Elvis Muga Ouma Businessman Elvis Muga Ouma’s gold fraud tactics have hit the wall after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations revealed that he has been arrested alongside others in connection to a multi-million-dollar gold fraud syndicate. The DCI on its X account said that Muga has been using tricks to defraud genuine investors of their money in fake gold scandals. “We today arrested Elvis Muga Ouma and four others in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, for defrauding an investor of gold worth 100,000 USD. “He is among a notorious group of fraudsters who have been terrorizing investors,” it said…

Stephen Juma Ndeda Among 18 Accused in Sh500M Fraud Scheme City lawyer Stephen Juma Ndeda is now an advocate to fear if the court cases are anything to go by. According to a search warrant issued by a Milimani court yesterday, Ndeda, allegedly with others, has defrauded a US investor of some Sh 500,000,000 in a fake business. This is just a tip in the ocean. The advocate who rarely attends advocate functions in Kenya was last month implicated in a Sh 190,000 USD fraud. The case is still pending in court, as the complainant has not been allowed to…

The High Court has extended the timelines for parties involved in a petition lodged by thirteen public service vehicle operators who are challenging a directive issued by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the Nairobi County Government. The directive bars matatus from picking up or dropping off passengers at petrol stations within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). The matter—HCCHRPET E748/2025, Kinatwa Sacco Society & Kam Sacco & 11 Others vs Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority & County Government of Nairobi & 7 Others—came up for mention on Monday before Justice Chacha, who reviewed the status of ongoing discussions…

This Christmas, Xiaomi Kenya is redefining celebration with its biggest festive campaign yet—giving customers the chance to drive home a FREE brand-new car, alongside exciting weekly prizes and exclusive device discounts throughout December. Running from 1st to 31st December, the campaign invites customers across the country to take part in a month-long celebration of technology, rewards, and unforgettable festive cheer. Win Big This Christmas Customers who purchase any Xiaomi device during the campaign period automatically stand a chance to win incredible prizes, including 1 Brand-New Car 70 Power Banks – Weekly 10 Smartwatches – Weekly 4 Xiaomi 43-inch TVs – Weekly…

Tabitha Munee Mutua charged Businesswoman Tabitha Munee Mutua has been charged in court for allegedly using her position as a ‘lover’ and defrauding her boyfriend of Sh 1.6 million. According to the chargesheet and her photos as obtained in court, where she was arraigned yesterday, the lover, who is now an accused person, was charged with defrauding Moses Kiplagat Toroitich of the said amount contrary to the penal code. The court heard that Munee committed the offense with others who are still on the run. She is alleged to have obtained KSh 1,674,000 from Toroitich by falsely claiming she could…