Author: Sema Yote

Samuel Wathika Gathuru Fraudulent schemes, particularly those involving large sums of money and international victims, are a significant concern globally. One such case that has captured attention involves Samuel Wathika Gathuru and his co-accused, who were arrested on February 3, 2023, for allegedly defrauding two American citizens of USD 159,000 (Ksh 19,859,100) in a fake gold scam. This article delves into the details of the case, the legal proceedings, and the broader implications for fraud prevention and justice. The  Case of Samuel Wathika Gathuru On February 3, 2023, Samuel Wathika, along with seven other Kenyans and two foreign nationals, was…

Philip Mainga, the Managing Director of Kenya Railways, finds himself embroiled in a maelstrom of controversy, with his leadership under scrutiny and his future hanging in the balance. Let’s delve into the intricacies of this unfolding saga. 1. Unveiling the Controversy The tenure of Philip Mainga as Managing Director of Kenya Railways has been marked by tumultuous events and allegations of impropriety, casting a shadow over the institution’s governance and integrity. 2. Mainga’s Tenure: A Chronicle of Turmoil 2.1. Contract Extension Dispute Mainga’s official term has expired, yet he remains in office amid a fierce debate over the extension of…

politician Elizabeth Chesang The recent detention of politician Elizabeth Chesang in connection with a Sh26 billion fraud case has sent shockwaves through the community. The allegations against Chesang, a former Kabartonjo Ward Councillor, underscore the pressing need to address fraud and corruption in society. Background of the Case Elizabeth Chesang stands accused of irregularly sub-dividing and selling a Sh26.5 billion city farm owned by Joshua Kulei, a former aide to the late President Daniel Arap Moi. The magnitude of the alleged fraud highlights the gravity of the situation and its impact on the victims and the wider community. Court’s Decision…

 Humphrey Mulindi Mathahana Humphrey Mulindi Mathahana, a petrol station agent, faces charges for allegedly stealing more than Sh7.7 million (approximately USD 52,000). Mathahana appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina and pleaded not guilty to the theft charges. The allegations specify that Mathahana committed the offense on various dates between February 6 and February 11 of the previous year at Ola Petrol Station in Westlands, Nairobi. The charge sheet indicates that the funds in question were stolen from businessman Issadine Gabane Mohammed. This significant amount of money is said to have been pilfered during the specified period. Mathahana’s defense, however,…

A Nairobi lawyer, Rose Wavinya Wanjala, appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Wendy Kagendo and pleaded not guilty to charges of Sh41.7 million gold fraud. The prosecution alleged that between December 21, 2020, and January 16, 2021, Wanjala, trading as Ajiva Associates, acted as an escrow agent for Velocity Partners LLC and Global Freight Management company. Along with others not present in court, they were accused of defrauding Jorge De Yarza of USD 417,000 (equivalent to Sh41,700,000) for the purchase of 84 kilograms of gold bars. Wanjala has been released on a bond of Sh1 million or cash bail of Sh500,000.

Since the year 2020, a company known as Ameey Homes Limited has been constructing and selling off-plan residential houses at Taza Lane off City Park Drive, Parklands, claiming that they own the land jointly with Sustainable Development Solutions Ltd. The building being constructed is a 16-story building in an area where there is no existing Nairobi Water sewer line. Investigations carried out in the last two years by a legal trust fund, a local civil society NGO, have now established that the land where Ameey Homes Ltd., together with Sustainable Development Solutions, is constructing apartments belongs to Harambee SACCO Society…

Elijah Itegi Githinji Elias Kyalo Ngao Jackson Kiruti Njiiri Grace Wamuyu Mathenge Charges have been renewed against four former Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) managers In connection with the theft of KES 521.9 million shillings (USD 4.1 million) from the national carrier, eight years ago, according to reports by the Daily Nation and Kenyan Tribune. Jackson Kiruti Njiiri, Elias Kyalo Ngao, Elijah Itegi Githinji, and Grace Wamuyu Mathenge face seven counts of conspiracy to steal, forgery, and money laundering in the Milimani court. Charges against Jane Wanjiru Kiboi was withdrawn by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Milimani Senior Principal…

Seth Steve Okuthe and Brunoh Otieno Oliende Detectives in Nairobi have made significant progress in the fight against fraud by arresting 10 suspects linked to a fake gold scam that defrauded two American citizens of $534,000 (Sh67.3 Million) Seth Steve Okuthe and Brunoh Otieno Oliende. This high-profile crackdown underscores the ongoing battle against sophisticated scams targeting foreign investors. The Scam Case Fake gold scams have plagued investors for years, often involving elaborate setups that deceive even the most cautious individuals. These scams typically promise lucrative returns on gold investments, only for the victims to discover that the gold is either…

Ali Noor Abdi Businessman Ali Noor Abdi has been charged in court with conspiracy to defraud Africa Banking Corporation (ABC Bank) Sh 60 million. Controversial Ali Noor Abdi is charged with conspiring with another person before the court to defraud ABC Bank of a fixed deposit debenture of Sh 60 million, which was registered at the Companies Registry. The corrupt Abdi is alleged to have committed the offence on diverse dates between July 1, 2014, and April 7, 2020, in Nairobi. Abdi accused is also charged with forging a company search form CR 12 number 141780 in the name of…

City Lawyer Robert Akumu Asembo As city lawyers continue to engage in illegal activities like gold fraud syndicates, Robert Akumu Asembo has been implicated in a land fraud syndicate in Nairobi. Documents obtained from the Kibera court by this reporter show that Asembo, an advocate of the high court, sold hot air to a foreigner and defrauded Sh 2.5 million from the said foreigner. He defrauded Tai Sujun because he would sell him a prime piece of land along the Southern Bypass. The non-existent land measured 0.7615 ha, worth Sh2.5 million. He never gave the land to her but instead…