The prosecution alleges that Munene stole 21 airline tickets while working for the tour and travel company. The company operates from ACK Garden House in Nairobi.
Munene appeared before a Nairobi court and denied the charge of stealing by servant under Section 281 of the Penal Code.
Woman accused of stealing airline tickets
According to the charge sheet, Munene allegedly committed the offence between November 12, 2019, and January 9, 2020.
The prosecution claims that she took 21 airline tickets belonging to African Touch Safaris Limited.
The tickets had a combined value of KSh 4,127,920. The company claims Munene accessed them because of her position as an employee.
The complainant in the case is Rosemary Kaittany, who represents African Touch Safaris Limited.
Defence team challenges allegations
Munene appeared in court alongside her lawyers, Danstan Omari, Shadrack Wambui, and Stanley Kinyanjui.
Her legal team is expected to challenge the prosecution’s evidence during the trial.
The defence may question the value of the tickets and the evidence linking Munene to the alleged theft.
Prosecution prepares evidence
The prosecution plans to rely on company records and witness testimony to support its case.
Rosemary Kaittany is listed as a key witness in the matter.
The prosecution will seek to prove that Munene misused her position and took company property without permission.
Stealing by servant is considered a serious offence because it involves a breach of trust between an employer and an employee.
Court sets stage for trial
The court will determine whether the prosecution has enough evidence to proceed with the case.
If the court finds sufficient evidence, Munene will face a full trial.
A conviction could lead to penalties provided under the law, including imprisonment and possible compensation orders.
The court will issue further directions and set a hearing date as the case progresses.
