Author: Sema Yote

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s son and brother are among five suspects arrested for the murder of slain Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani alias Sniper. The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has filed an application seeking to detain five other suspects for the murder of Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani alias Sniper. In an application filed at Kiambu Magistrate Court, the DCI wants Kenneth Mutua, Fredrick Muriuki, Frankline Kimathi, Timothy Kinoti and Murangiri Kenneth detained for 21 days at Muthaiga Police Station to enable the DCI sleuths to conclude investigations. The five suspects were arrested on 4thJanuary in Meru County with the investigation…

Hillary Samoei Danstan Omari Kiprotich Ronald Tonui Edwin Ombui Oseko Hillary Samoei, who appeared before Milimani chief magistrate Lucas Onyina, denied two counts of conspiracy to defraud and cheating. Lawyer Danstan Omari, who is representing the accused person, successfully pleaded with the court to release him on a lenient cash bail of Sh 500,000 instead of the Sh 1.5 million earlier granted to his co-accused persons who have already been charged. A senior state attorney did not oppose Omari’s application for lenient bond terms to be granted to his client who he said comes from a poor family. The prosecutor…

Antonio Costa, prime minister of Portugal, resigned on Tuesday afternoon after becoming the target of an investigation into alleged government corruption. Costa submitted his resignation to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa earlier in the day. In a statement, Costa denied corruption accusations but said he preferred to step down to focus on his defense. The country’s attorney general (AG) has already announced that a criminal case will be filed against Costa. The AG was also received by the Portuguese president, who was informed about the search operations that resulted in the arrest of five people, including Vitor Escaria, Costa’s chief of staff.…

The senator had earlier refuted reports of a warrant of arrest issued against him by police, adding that he was not in hiding. “There are rumors all over Eldoret Town that DCI Officers have been looking for me the whole night. As a law abiding citizen, I am available once summoned,” he stated. Earlier, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) had ordered the Senator and three other top county officials for prosecution over the county’s scholarship scam. They are accused of conspiring to steal Sh1 billion from an account domiciled at the Kenya Commercial Bank in Eldoret registered under…

Zeshan Saroya Zeshan Saroya, a notable figure in the corporate world, has recently found himself entangled in legal troubles. Accused of fraudulent activities, Saroya’s case has sparked public interest and raised questions about the integrity of corporate dealings. Arraignment in Court In a recent development, Zeshan Saroya appeared before Magistrate Lucas Onyina of Milimani Law Courts. The court session aimed to address the allegations brought against Saroya and his company, Zan Steel Limited. Allegations Against Zeshan Saroya Saroya stands accused of obtaining credit through false pretenses and issuing bad checks. The allegations stem from incidents occurring between October 2021 and…

In a gripping legal saga, Desire Muhinyuza, the founder of Stay Online Company, finds himself entangled in a complex battle for control with Kenyan investor Kirimi Koome. The narrative unfolds with Muhinyuza’s claims of being conned over Sh 400 million, revealing a web of deceit that has left the business partnership in shambles. Allegations and Conned Investments Muhinyuza’s journey began with the founding of Stay Online Company in Rwanda, a venture that he envisioned expanding across Africa, including Kenya and Canada. However, what was initially a promising collaboration turned into a nightmare as he alleges that Kirimi Koome, introduced to…

In a legal battle that has captured attention, Equity Bank Chief Executive Officer James Mwangi finds himself at the center of a land dispute involving a contentious 20 acres in Muthaiga. Mwangi recently testified before Justice M. Mwangi, clarifying details surrounding the land’s purchase and dispelling rumors of a loan from Equity Bank. Land Purchase Details According to Mwangi’s testimony, he purchased the disputed 20 acres in Muthaiga from former President Daniel Moi in February 2012. The acquisition, done through his family company, Muthaiga Luxury Homes, cost Sh 300 million. Mwangi presented the sale agreement and transfer documents, both…

Moses Kipyegon Moses Kipyegon in court for allegedly defrauding his employer Sh33M, An employee of a private company has been charged at a Kibera court for allegedly defrauding his employer of a tune of Sh33,231,365.79 contrary to the law. Moses Kipyegon was charged before Chief Magistrate Ann Mwangi where he denied the charges. The court heard that the accused person committed the offense on diverse dates between June 10 and June 11 at an unknown place within the Republic of Kenya. The prosecution told the court that his accomplices have been so far arrested and charged in court. “Other suspects…

Teresia Mumbi Kamau has found herself facing charges amounting to a staggering 50 million Kenyan Shillings for allegedly defrauding over 40 Kenyans. The charges were filed before Milimani Magistrate Benard Ochoi, where Kamau denied the allegations. Allegations and Denial The court, however, took a stern stance by refusing to release her on bond, as the prosecution argued that she posed a flight risk and that more complainants were yet to register their grievances. Kamau vehemently denied the charges, setting the stage for a complex legal battle. Details of the Charges The charges, as outlined in the court documents, revolve…

In a significant legal development, Kiprotich Kemboi and Roy Mutai have been charged at the Milimani Law Courts with conspiracy to defraud, a serious offense under Kenyan law. These charges, involving substantial sums of money and sophisticated methods of deception, highlight the growing concern over financial fraud in the country. The Case The charges against Kemboi and Mutai span a period from February to October 2023, during which they allegedly conspired to defraud two individuals in the Kilimani area of Nairobi County. The victims, Harneel Singh Sagoo and Richard Awindah Aduda, reported significant financial losses due to the actions of…