Author: Sema Yote

A businessman was arraigned in court today on fraud charges related to an alleged scheme that defrauded Diamond Trust Bank of over Sh 30.8 million. Samuel Mutai appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina and denied the charges against him. Mutai, alongside Alfred Kipkorir Mutai, John Fernandes Muiga, and Kipsigis Stores Limited, are accused of fraudulently obtaining loans and unlawfully disposing of mortgaged assets. The prosecution alleges that between July 31, 2013, and August 24, 2013, the accused conspired to acquire a loan of Sh 30,888,000 from DTB’s Kericho branch using several collaterals, which were later disposed of without the…

Ramadhan Yahya Hussein Detectives in Mombasa have arrested a 26-year-old man accused of distributing child sexual abuse materials, following a tip-off from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU) tracked down and apprehended Ramadhan Yahya Hussein in Majengo, linking him to the circulation of explicit content through his Gmail account. Investigators believe he was actively engaging in the trade of child exploitation materials. Following his arrest, Hussein led officers to his residence in Likoni Maweni, where a search was conducted. Authorities recovered two mobile phones, a memory card,…

Wajir Chief Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh and Huduma Centre official Veronica Njenga A chief from Wajir County was arraigned before a Nairobi court for allegedly being found in possession of an identity card with altered details. Wajir Chief Abdullahi Abdi Sheikh appeared in court alongside Veronica Njenga, a senior clerical officer at Huduma Centre, Nairobi City Square. It was alleged that he knowingly changed his year of birth from 1997 to 1987 and provided false information during registration on October 13, 2022, by applying for and obtaining a birth entry number, despite having already been issued a birth certificate on July…

alarm over the disappearance of Muthwani Ward MCA Dominic Maitha According to local media sources, Machakos MCAs have raised alarm over the disappearance of Muthwani Ward MCA Dominic Maitha, who has reportedly been missing for over 24 hours. Colleagues suspect foul play, linking his disappearance to his recent threats to table an impeachment motion against Governor Wavinya Ndeti. MCA Maitha had accused the governor of corruption, bribing MCAs, and plotting the ouster of Assembly Speaker Ann Kiusya. Speaking last week, he vowed to initiate her removal, citing misuse of public funds and the controversial Ksh 800 million Machakos Youth Service…

Can Your Landlord Evict You Without Notice in Kenya In Kenya, the prison framework governing eviction commonly derives from the Land Act, 2012, and the Law of Contract Act, (Can Your Landlord Evict You Without Notice), which collectively stipulate the strategies landlords need to adhere to before evicting tenants. For lengthy-term rentals, which commonly denote agreements longer than twelve months, landlords are required to provide tenants with a written notice at least one month prior to any eviction. This statutory requirement aims to shield tenants from abrupt displacements, ensuring they may be given adequate time to seek opportunity accommodation. Moreover,…

The first attack on Sunday happened at dawn, in Fafi, Garissa County; suspected al-Shabaab militants rained terror on a camp housing national police reservists at Biyamadhow. When the guns fell silent, six National Police Reservist (NPR) officers had lost their lives, while four were injured. At dusk, kilometres away in Mandera County, the same terror outfit aimed at the residence of the head of the national police reservist in charge of the governor’s office, Abidkar Ibrahim. Mandera governor Mohamed Aden decried what he termed as a needless murder that could have been avoided if the security agents had acted on intelligence availed to…

The French government, working with relevant investment agencies, is investigating allegations of bribery, abuse of office, intimidation of public officials, and procedural manipulation in selecting the Director General of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). This probe focuses on Kefa Seda, who oversees PPP operations at the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA). Reports indicate that Kefa Seda paid a substantial bribe to Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo to influence the selection process in his favor, allegedly in Eldoret. Both Kefa Seda and Chris Kiptoo are also accused of accepting large sums of money from foreign investors, mainly from China, Turkey, and Gulf states, to…

Over seven employees  of a city sacco were yesterday charged at Nairobi Court with stealing from the employer over Sh 9.6M Appearing before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphinar Alego, they denied the charges and pleaded for a lenient bond term. The court heard that the accused persons committed the offense on diverse dates between 22nd July 2023 and 30th November 2024, The court heard that Justus theuri Kinyanjui, caroline Murugi,Mary Wambui, Peter Kariuki Frankline Sila, Valentine Mwikali, Gloria kavivi and David Mwangi unlawfully stole the sum of money from the new Milimani sacco by virtue of their employment. They denied…

Employee of Saif Properties LTD Mrs Jeniffer Wayua Mumo Some disturbing details have emerged on how a former employee of Saif Properties Ltd, Mrs Jeniffer Wayua Mumo defrauded millions from the company. Mumo who has already been charged in court is said to have used tricks to obtain Sh 1.8million from the said company. She was charged before Milimani Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego where she denied the charges and pleaded for lenient bond terms. According to the court papers, the accused person committed the offense between January 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024, with others not before the court. The…

A woman who used tricks to steal money and other valuables all totalling to Sh 1.1 million from an expatriate residing in Spring Valley, Westlands has been charged in court. The accused person, Rita Akinyi Yohana was charged before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina where he denied the charges. According to the chargesheet, the accused person stole; USD 4,000, 100 Indian Riyals, 30,000 Indian Rupees, Sh 31,350, jewelry, electronic devices, and important documents belonging to Kapoor Mohit all totalling to Sh 1.1milliom. The court heard that she committed the offense on March 11, 2025, at Spring Valley Estate in Nairobi…