Author: Sema Yote

Philip Wanjala Makongolo Philip Wanjala Makongolo faces theft charges at Milimani Law Courts, raising public concern over government accountability. The accused, Philip Wanjala Makongolo, appeared before Magistrate Lucas Onyina and vehemently denied the charges. Details of the Allegations Makongolo, who holds an authority position within the Government Printers, is accused of stealing 367 security-featured serialized papers. These papers are specifically used for printing title deeds and are considered government property due to their sensitive nature. The theft is alleged to have taken place from June 21, 2024, to September 9, 2024. According to the prosecution, Makongolo and others not present…

Taher Jivanjee Hassanaly Jamaly appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina and pleaded not guilty to the charges. As per the charge sheet, Jamaly is accused of obtaining Ksh 43,020,800 from MUHAMMED ZAKIRHUSEIN LUKMANJI by falsely representing his ability to convert the amount into US dollars. The court has directed the accused to pay a bond of Sh 400,000. The Charges Against Jamaly The charges stem from a period between November 24, 2023, and December 16, 2023. During this time, Jamaly is accused of deceiving Muhammed Zakirhusein Lukmanji, a fellow businessman. According to the charge sheet, Jamaly falsely represented that…

David Mategwa Daniel Marube Vincent Marangu The cooperative sector in Kenya has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s economic growth, providing essential financial support to millions of low-income earners, including the so-called hustlers and mama mbogas. This sector plays a vital role in boosting Kenya’s GDP, contributing over 45%, while also creating employment opportunities for millions. However, recent allegations have painted a grim picture of corruption, mismanagement, and unethical practices that threaten to destabilize the sector. This article delves into the intricate web of corruption involving key figures in the cooperative industry, including David Mategwa, Daniel Marube, and Vincent…

Reigentra Odhiambo Odunga Reigentra Odhiambo Odunga was charged today at Milimani Law Courts with five counts of obtaining money by pretense, amounting to a total of Sh 3.4M. The charges violate section 313 of the penal code. On Monday, 23rd 2024, Mr. Odunga appeared before Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi and pleaded not guilty to all charges. The alleged fraudulent activities involve company registration. The case will proceed to trial, where the court will further examine the evidence against Reigentra Odhiambo Odunga. According to the charge sheet, between 9th October 2023 and 17th January 2024 within the Republic of Kenya jointly with…

Peter Gathii Reuben appeared before Magistrate Benmark and pleaded not guilty to charges of land fraud. He is accused of unlawfully procuring a land title registration for parcel number L.R 209/2389/19, valued at Sh100 million, at the Nairobi Lands Registry, Arthi House. The alleged offenses occurred between February 21, 2014, and June 23, 2022, in collaboration with others who are not before the court. The land is said to belong to the late Bertha Wamina Mugo, by falsely pretended that he was the sole rightful proprietor of the said parcel of land, a fact he knew to be false. He…

Rayan Abukar Ali Two Foreigners ‘ Rayan Abukar Ali also known as Rayan Bajaj and Hibo Mohamud Abdullahi in court for assault as the warrant is issued against Fihima Yusuf Abdillahi popularly known as Fahima Qoje. Two suspected Foreigners ‘ Rayan Abukar Ali and Hibo Mohamud Abdullahi were early today arraigned in court to face assault charges even after the same court issued a warrant of arrest against Fihima Yusuf Abdillahi who failed to turn up on the ground that she was unwell. The said women are said to have a serious connection with some Somali politicians who are surrounded…

Dennis Kamau Kariuki A lawyer accused of forging a court order has been arraigned in court. Dennis Kamau Kariuki appeared before Milimani Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo but did not plead to the charges as he was said to have a mental illness. The prosecution requested more time to conduct a mental assessment. Kamau is said to have made a document without Authority contrary to Section 357(a) of the penal code. The intended charge sheet reads that on diverse dates between September 23/2024 and September 6, 2024, at an unknown place within the Republic of Kenya with intent to deceive without lawful…

Our investigations have revealed that a 28-year-old police officer attached to Nakuru Central Police Station who has been charged with possessing 10Kg of of Ivory has been acquitted. Ben Muiru Mwangi was acquited alongside Maina Gochura by Senior Principal Benard Kipyegon Rugut after the prosecution filed an application before the court. ” We file an application to withdraw the case contrary to section according to section 87(a) of our code the public prosecutor may with consent of the court at anytime withdraw from the prosecution of any person,” the court papers seen by our reporter reads. The case was withdrawn…

The residents of the Woodley estate in Kibra Sub County have petitioned the high court to stop Nairobi County from demolishing their houses. The residents have told the high court that the County government is attempting to grab their properties as they claim to have bought the houses from the defunct Nairobi City Council. This comes days after they rubbished Governor Sakaja’s purported meeting which claimed to have reached an agreement with them. They have sued by the County government and the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development who are the respondents, through the Woodley Residents Welfare Association (WRWA)…

A woman and a man have been charged with conspiracy to defraud Genghis Capital Limited over Sh 17 million. Mwanamisi Adori Sakwa and Sammy Martins Mwangi are accused of conspiring to defraud Genghis its own Sh 17,022,719. The duo is alleged to have committed the offense on diverse dates between March and September 2023 at Genghis Capital Limited in Nairobi. Sakwa and Mwangi denied the charges before Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo. They were each granted a bond of Sh 2 million with an alternative cash bail of Sh 400,000.