Robert Guyana

When the matter came for mention yesterday before Milimani Principal Magistrate Rose Ndombi,She pushed the gold fraud case to July 2,2025.

In the case,businessman Nicholas Otieno Ndolo and lawyer Thomas Otieno Ngoe are charged with conspiracy to defraud that money.

The case was pushed after defense lawyer informed the court that they have already written a letter to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) requesting him to review the police file.

Kipsigis Stores Limited Director has been charged with Sh 30M bank fraud.

Samwel Mutai has appeared before magistrate Lucas Onyina and denied the charges.

He was charged that on July 31,2013 at Diamond trust bank ltd,Kericho County,being the director of Kipsigis Stores Limited,jointly conspired with intent to defraud Diamond Trust Bank by obtaining loans amounting to Sh 30M which he defaulted and fraudulently disposed of.

Mutai,together with Alfred Kipkorir and John Ferdnandes were charged in the second count with fraudulent disposition of mortgaged property contrary to the law.

Warrant of arrest was issued against Kipkorir and Ferdnandes for failure to appear in court for plea taking

The accused  were charged that on August 15,2018 within the Republic of Kenya,being the Director of Kipsigis Store Limited and a mortgage of motor vehicle,with intent to defraud,jointly disposed the said mortgaged property without the consent of Diamond Trust Bank limited.

The accused faced three more counts of similar nature.Through his lawyer,he requested for leniency saying that he is not a flight risk and he has cooperated with investigation.

He said he is a family man and is willing to abide in any terms.The company that he is charged together has since been requidated.

The accused added that Diamond trust bank directors should be arrested but for him he has been brought unlawfully.The accused said that he is currently unemployed.

He said he is a victim of web of offense committed by other persons.Have since spoken to IO and are looking for actual directors of the company.He was released on Sh 1M or a cash bail of Sh 500,000

A director of Cosmic Enterprise Limited was on Wednesday arreinged at Mavoko law courts and charged with defrauding a former military officer a sum of(50,000,000.) fifty million Kenyan Shillings.

Amit Mansukhlal Hindocha who took plea on behalf of the company pleaded not guilty before Mavoko magistrate Derrick Khaemba Kuto during an online mention who released him on a cash bail of one hundred thousand or a bond of five hundred thousand.

“I have considered all the submission by both parties including the DPP not opposing bond,I will order the accused to deposit extra one hundred thousand or a bond of five hundred thousand on behalf of the company”Said the magistrate.

Others who have already be charged with defrauding a former military officer retired colonel Abdi Daya Ali ,a sum of fifty million by alleging that they were in a position to subdivide,sell or transfer him fifty plots on LR no.26699/27 measuring approximately 2.999h are Edward Mutisya Muhindi and Willy Kipkorir Koske,the two are also out on a cash bail of ksh 200,000.

The trial magistrate also ordered that the fifth accused person Amos Kyondu Ngumbi, to appear in court with all the medical documents after his lawyer told the trial magistrate that he is diabetic and has been undergoing treatment.

With the prosecution not opposing bond or bail, lawyer for the complainant Mr Abdirazak Mohamed asked the court to issue stingen terms due the amount in question.

“There is need for a warrant of arrest against the fifth becouse of absconding courts,this is the fifth time he is not in court neither his lawyers presenting his medical documents,”Said Abdirazak.

He also asked the court to order the fifth accused person to avail all the medical documents, given that he has on numerous occasions skip courts proceedings on the same issue of medical conditions without papers.

The plea taking for accused five one Amos Kyondu Ngumbi who is yet to be charged was deferred until the next mentioned date.

According to the main chargesheet,it is alleged that on diverse dates between the year 2018 and 2nd day of September 2019 at unknown place within the Republic of Kenya,with intend to defraud, jointly conspired to defraud Abdi Dayah Ali the sum of fifty million Kenyan shillings (50,000,000,)by fasley pretending that they were in a position to subdivide,sell and transfer to him fifty plots on LR No,26699/27 measuring approximately 2.999ha situated within Mavoko sub county of Machakos county and belonging to the government of Kenya, a fact they knew to be false.

They were also charge with two counts of obtaining money by false pretense and obtaining land registration by false pretense.

The matter will be mentioned on the 6th of May from pre trial directions.

Two men were arrested and charged with dealing in illegal wildlife trophies after they were found in possession of six elephant tusks weighing 51 kilograms. The suspects, Mahatma Ibrahim Mohamed and William Mutungi Sila a.k.a (Mclaine) were apprehended on March 12 at Nation Oil Petrol Station in Nairobi West while transporting the tusks in a Nissan Note, registration number KDS 339A.

According to the charge sheet, the suspects were found with the elephant tusks, valued at approximately Ksh 5.1 million, without a permit, in violation of Section 92(2) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, CAP 376 of the Laws of Kenya. The arrest was conducted by officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), including CPL Desmond Ekuwom, RGR Ibrahim Chacha, Stella Konana, and SGT Joyce Muthoni.

The accused were arraigned at the CMS JKIA Law Court on March 13 and were released on a 2m bond or alternative 1m cash bail. The court scheduled a pre-trial conference for March 26, 2025, where further proceedings will be determined.

Kenya has strict laws against wildlife crimes, and authorities have intensified efforts to curb poaching and the illegal trade in animal trophies. If convicted, the suspects could face heavy fines or lengthy prison sentences, underscoring the government’s commitment to protecting endangered species.

The case continues to draw attention from conservationists and law enforcement agencies, as they emphasize the need for vigilance in tackling illegal wildlife trade.

Lawyer Shadrack Wambui has written a complaint letter to the National Cohesion and Intergration Commission (NCIC) on defamation by lawyer Nelson Havi to lawyer Danstan Omari,Philip Nyachoti and Judge Alfred Mabeya.

Wambui says the remarks are marred by incitement to ethnic contempt,hatred and Hostility.

Wambui,who has been instructed by lawyer Danstan Omari says Havi presently serves as chair of the retirement Benefits Authority,previously vied for Westland’s Parliamentary seat and has huge following.

Omari says that Havi has made a defamatory remarks on his Facebook platforms that has over 96,000 followers and twitter that has over 1.4Million are the subject of this complaint.

He adds that on December 22,2024 at around 6:38 PM ,Havi vide his verified accounts “We will in due course examine why the following advocates never lose cases before Justice Alfred Mabeya:1.Philip Nyachoti 2.Danstan Omari you can add to the list.you see,for corruption in the Judiciary to end,we must remove corrupt Advocates from the Roll of Advocate,”

Omari says that this publications are still available in Havi’s accounts and he also posted that

“Let me deal the corrupt Kisii Judge and two Advocates.I have identified. I am not targeting or interested in a community.Only three corrupt Kisii Advocates “

According to Omari,Havi has continued to defame him even on March 14,2025 at 2025 at 2.28 PM ,proceed to post calling him bastards and that they have obtained a gag order against him.

He added that the publication are casting aspersions on their intergrity and implying judicial misconduct.This amounted to an ethnic-based smear that opened the community to ridicule,public distrust,and potential hostility.

The statements reproduced herein squarely meet the definition of hate speech under Section 13 of the Act and further constitute an offense of ethnic and racial contempt under Section 62 Accordingly ,our client has instructed us to formally lodge this complaint and to urge you,in line with your mandate,to take decisive action against this repeated and sustained incitement.

Your office was established in response to the painful realities of our nations history,and we trust you will not falter in your duty to prevent further division.

A case in which two police officers are being accused of threatening to kill a woman has been deferred to April 16,2025.

This is after the prosecution through Director of Public Prosecution(DPP)made an application to be granted one month pending conclusion of investigations.

The prosecution who have taken another month to conduct investigations says that since the matter has been reported to IPOA,they need more time .

The Victim Ayini Hussein expresses her disappointment claiming that till now her life is in danger.

She says the two officers should face a charge of threatening to kill as she has been receiving threats from unknown people she believes are sent to intimidate her to drop the case.

When the parties appeared before magistrate Lucas Onyina today,the court was informed that a complaint on the same has been lodged at the IPOA and therefore the prosecution were not ready for plea taking.

In the case,two officers Rebecca Njeri and Sergeant Abdisalam Ahmed are accused by Ayini Hussein of torture against the law.

On February 7,2023 Ayi complained over threats to the Internal Affairs Unit,National Police Service.

“We are in receipt of a complaint letter dated January 16,2023 on threats occasioned to Ayini by alleged officers,”NPS.

National Police Service responded that they have forwarded the matter to the regional police commander and will revert soon.

The two police also accused of torture are said to have ordered arrest of Ayini on December 31,2021 at Eastleigh-north police station and detained her at Muthaiga police station for two days with intent to intimate her from pursuing her complaint of assault against Abdihakim Said Jama.

Rebecca is also accused of unlawful arresting Ayni. The victim in complaint letters to IPOA,National Police and DCI says that she has been receiving anonymous calls from unknown people seeking to visit her at her home in order to kill her.

Ayini says she has gone through a lot physically and mentally and that she has been discriminated.

“They put my life and those of my family to risk,the damage they have caused cannot be repaid ,”said Ayini.

The DPP has made request to court,to have the matter mentioned in a month’s time for a confirmation of the review on the way forward.

The two officers were expected to be charged on Wednesday 19th,2025 but more time was sought which the victim were against.

The state said they were not ready for plea taking.Counsel watching brief for the complainant told court that previously ,the complaint was properly lodged and the ODPP made a decision to charge, he told court that the complainant feels the case is taking too long.

She said that there could be hidden agenda from the side of prosecution that she cannot understand.

“Since a charge sheet had been registered, it is the review that is now being sought by the DPP to or are they being fanctus offio to that decision?” posed Advocate… for the complainant.

He told court that the time being sought by the DPP is too long.

A case in which two police officers are being accused of illegal arrest and torture,has been differed to April 16,2025.

This is after the prosecution through Director of Public Prosecution(DPP)made an application to be granted more 30days.

When the parties appeared before magistrate Lucas Onyina today,the court was informed that a complaint on the same has been lodged at the IPOA and therefore the prosecution were not ready for plea taking.

In the case,two officers Rebecca Njeri and Sergeant Abdisalam Ahmed are accused by Ayini Hussein of torture against the law.

They are said to have ordered arrest of Ayini on December 31,2021 at eastleigh-north police station and detained her at Muthaiga police station for two days with intent to intimate her from pursuing her complaint of assault against Abdihakim Said Jama.

Rebecca is also accused of arresting Ayni who says that she has been receiving anonymous calls from unknown people seeking to visit her house to threaten her.

Ayini says has gone through a lot physically and mentally and that she has been discriminated.

“They put my life to risk,the damage they have caused cannot be solved,”said Ayini.

The court heard that the public Prosecutor told court that the DPP requests the matter to be mentioned in a month’s time for a confirmation of the review to confirm the way forward, the state said they were not ready for plea taking.

Counsel watching brief for the complainant told court that previously the complaint was properly lodged and the ODPP made a decision to charge, he told court that the complainant feels the case is taking too long.

She said that there could be hidden agenda from the side of prosecution that she cannot understand.

“Since a charge sheet had been registered, it is the review that is now being sought by the DPP to or are they being fanctus offio to that decision?” posed Advocate… for the complainant.

He told court that the time being sought by the DPP is too long.

The prosecution while seeking for 30 days said if their plea is not granted the ODPP may withdraw the case for lack sufficient time.

The case to be mentioned on 16th April

Eight former employees of New Milimani sacco charged with Sh 9.6M fraud.

Eight former employees of New Milimani sacco have been charged before Nairobi Court with stealing from the employer over Sh 9.6M

The accused were arraigned before Milimani law Court Magistrate Dolphinar Alego and  denied the charges levelled against them.

The prosecution claimed that between 22nd July 2023 and 30th November 2024, the accused persons Justus theuri Kinyanjui, caroline Murugi,Mary Wambui, Peter Kariuki Frankline Sila, Valentine Mwikali, Gloria kavivi and David Mwangi unlawfully stole the sum of money from the new Milimani sacco by virtue of their employment.

The court ordered them to deposit a cash bail between 1 million and 50,000 to secure their release pending trial.

The court further directed the matter be mentioned on 26th March 2025 for pretrial.

• Hundreds of residents from the Dupoto Embakasi Township Settlement Scheme are demanding answers over delayed compensation for land acquired by the government for the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).F
• Dupoto people seeking justice.

The community members, through their legal representatives, have petitioned authorities to launch a criminal investigation into the handling of compensation funds.

According to a petition dated March 12, 2024, and addressed to EACC and DCI the residents claim that their compensation money was deposited into an escrow account at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Kipande Branch.

The account, they allege, was held under the joint names of two law firms—Johnson and Partners Advocates LLP and Sankale & Company Advocates.

However, despite the funds being released by the Kenya Railways Corporation, the intended beneficiaries have yet to receive their payments.

“We are requesting a full criminal investigation to determine the actual sale price, the acreage of land acquired, and the legitimacy of payments made from the escrow account,” the petition reads in part.

The land in question was compulsorily acquired by the government through Kenya Railways Corporation for the SGR project, one of Kenya’s most ambitious infrastructure developments.

The aggrived people ,who gathered outside Milimani law Courts seeking compensation says that on December 16,2023 Kenya Railways Disbursed Sh 2.7Billion to the joint account opened by law firms if Sankale  & Co advocates and Johnson &partners LLP with Kenya Commercial Bank for sale of 55Acres  to Kenya Railways Coporation.The agreement and the transfer were excecuted simultabeously.

Lead by former MP leprukel,the group says that preliminary investigations conducted reveal that the money was divided within few cronies who are :

Nick Ndenda lawyer,Moinket,Kitilal,Kemosi Mogaka,Kitilai Ole ntutu,Wesley Kibet Mootei,T.K Rutto,Kipkenda among other law firms.

Two businessmen have been charged with land fraud valued at Sh 200M.

The two Michael Njenga Waweru and Juma Luande Mudogo have appeared before Milimani Magistrate Susan Shitubi and denied the charges.76

They have charged that they conspired to defraud Jane Wairimu Mwangi of her parcel of land located at Westlands area measuring 0.2020 Ha valued at Sh 200,000,000 by falsely claiming that they were allocated the land by the Commj

issioner of lands,knowing it was untrue.

The two were charged in a second count with making a fake document without authority against the law.

The court heard that on October 2,2007 with intent to defraud Jane Wairimu Mwangi,made a letter of allotment in a favor of Michael Njenga Waweru purporting it to be a genuine letter issued by Department of lands signed by Onyiro Mukobe for Commissioner of Lands.

In the last court,the two were charged that on October 5,2010 at unknown place within the country,with intent to defraud the said land,they made a letter of Allotment for Renewal of lease dated October 5,2010 in favour of Michael Njenga purporting it to be genuine and issued by department of lands signed by F.K Kahuho for Commissioner of lands..

They were released on Sh 300,000 cash bail.