Rodgers Obure Omwamba
Rodgers Obure Omwamba, the CEO of Capitaland East Africa Ltd., has come under scrutiny for his alleged involvement in fraudulent activities.
In connection with Ndeda and Company Advocates, Omwamba has been implicated in a series of dubious tender scams that have raised concerns about corruption in Kenya.
This article aims to shed light on Omwamba’s continued affiliation with Ndeda and his alleged role in orchestrating fraudulent schemes.
Capital and East Africa Limited, the company at the center of the scandal, has been accused of participating in a fraudulent tender scheme, adding to the growing list of corruption cases involving influential individuals and companies in Kenya.
Over the years, Kenya has witnessed a litany of corruption cases tied to influential individuals and companies. One such case involves Capitaland East Africa Limited, a company at the center of a fraudulent tender scheme.
The CEO of Capitaland, Rodgers Omwamba, is himself embroiled in this scandal, raising serious questions about corporate ethics and the exploitation of Kenya’s financial systems.
In 2019, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), a globally recognized construction company, entered into what it believed was a legitimate tender process orchestrated by Capitaland East Africa Ltd. CCECC sought a Bid Bond valued at Kshs as part of the tender requirements. 120,000,000 (1 million USD).
This financial instrument, essentially a guarantee of good faith to execute the contract, was issued by Stanbic Bank Kenya Ltd. under Tender Guarantee No.—MD 1923800010, naming Capitaland as the beneficiary.
However, things quickly took a sinister turn. After CCECC fulfilled its obligations and applied for the tender, Capital abruptly canceled the process. Despite this cancellation, the company called on the bid bond, attempting to liquidate the guarantee.
This action prompted CCECC to approach the High Court of Kenya, seeking to arrest the fraudulent liquidation of the bid bond. The plaintiff alleged that the tender process orchestrated by Capitaland was fraudulent from the outset, designed solely to exploit CCECC’s financial guarantee for Capitaland’s gain.
As the High Court proceedings began in the case of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) versus Capital East Africa, the courtroom buzzed with anticipation.
The fraudulent actions of Capitaland’s CEO, Rodgers Omwamba, were under scrutiny. And guess who stepped in to defend him? None other than Stephen Ndeda and Ndeda Advocates, questions lingered about their recurring presence in contentious cases and their ties to networks later linked to fraud.
This partnership hinted at a web of connections that would unravel into even bigger scandals.
The Verdict Justice D.S. Majanja delivered the final ruling. The court dismissed Capitaland’s application to set aside the judgment, emphasizing that the judgment had been lawfully executed.
- Capitaland’s conduct demonstrated a deliberate attempt to delay justice.
- The company failed to provide any substantial defense to counter the allegations of fraud.
The court also ordered Capitaland East Africa Ltd. to bear the costs incurred by both the plaintiff (CCECC) and the interested party (Stanbic Bank Kenya Ltd.)
The Capitaland East Africa Fraud: A Closer Look at Rodgers Omwamba’s Role
As Rodgers Omwamba, resident of Dubai and CEO of Capitaland East Africa, and owner of flee folder app has meticulously crafted a persona of trust and influence, leveraging his position and connections to orchestrate a web of deception.
Operating from Dubai, Omwamba identifies potential victims — businesses
and individuals lured by the promise of lucrative investment opportunities.
His status as a Dubai resident and head of Capitaland grants him an air of
legitimacy, making him the perfect guarantor to unsuspecting victims.Rodgers Omwamba plays a pivotal role in arranging high-profile meetings in Dubai, carefully curated to project an image of credibility.
During these encounters, victims are enticed into parting with advance payments under the guise of securing investment opportunities. Once the initial sum is paid, the trap is sprung.
Victims are then coerced into paying bribes to avoid forfeiting their investment, with the stakes constantly raised through fabricated crises.
In this elaborate scheme once investor ready for investment (for tender) back in Kenya, the scheme deepens with the involvement Stephen ndeda and Mulli of Ndeda Advocates.
Rodgers Omwamba falsely claims to be a consultant for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, leveraging this fabricated association to gain trust and credibility in his fraudulent dealings
This Kenya-based law firm steps in after Omwamba has played his part; Ndeda Advocates becomes an indispensable accomplice. Using their legal expertise, they create an intricate charade of legitimacy, staging meetings in Kenya.
These meetings are often staged to appear official, with impersonators playing the roles of ministers and ministry officials, creating an illusion of government involvement.
These fabricated figures, who are often presented as high-ranking ministers or officials, endorse the need for bribes, further convincing the victims to pay even more money or lose the tender.
When victims attempt to resist or seek justice, Ndeda Advocates deploys its connections to bribe law enforcement, including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and airport authorities, ensuring victims are blocked at every turn.
This web of corruption leaves victims helpless, unable to recover their losses or expose the scam.
Rodgers Omwamba is also implicated in operating a hawala system, transferring illicit funds from Dubai to Kenya to facilitate his fraudulent schemes and maintain his network of corruption
Adding insult to injury, when desperate victims approach Omwamba for intervention, he denies all involvement, feigning ignorance of the scheme.
His calculated disassociation ensures he remains insulated while continuing to manipulate his position and network to ensnare new victims. This sinister pattern of betrayal and exploitation underscores the depth of the fraudulent network he oversees.
