A  Nairobi court has deferred plea against  Businessman Abdulahi Maalim accused of defrauding ADC rental balance of Sh 172,202,000 at Galana Area.

The plea was pushed after lawyer Osundwa informerd the court that there is an application at the high court where they are seeking to suspend the prosecution at the lower court.

The intended charge sheet reads that on diverse dates between May 19,2021 with others not before court in Mombasa conspired with intent to defraud by means of preparing and registering a lease Agreement for a parcel of land Certificate of Title Number Galana Ranch/Block 1/1 in favour of Sahal Aggro-Holdings Ltd defrauding ADC outstanding rental balance of Sh 172,202,000 for 100,000 acres leased to Sahal Agro-Holdings ltd.

In the second count,Maalim is accused that on diverse dates between February 2021 and February 17,2021,with intent to defraud forged a lease agreement for a parcel of land Certficate of title,purporting it to be a lease document originated from Agrcultural Development Corporation.

He is also accused of obtaining registration by pretence contrary to the law.

Maalim is accused that on May 19,2021 with others not before court,willfully procured registration of lease for a parcel of land certificate of Title Number Galana Ranch /Block 1/1 in fvour of Sahal Agro Holdings Ltd pretending that the duly excecuted lease document originated from Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC).

Mention on July 23/2025.

The prosecution in Governor Natembeya’s case have been ordered by the court to produce evidence case.

In a ruling delivered today,the court ordered production of all materials it intends to rely on in the trial against Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya,

“Those documents and statements ought to have been supplied by now…I therefore direct the prosecution to comply with the earlier orders ,” the court ordered ordered

The prosecution had asked for two more weeks to comply with the earlier orders on material disclosure.

State Counsel Victor Awiti says most of the documents are to be obtained from Trans Nzoia County, and we have been unable to access them. We are requesting an additional two weeks to comply.

However, the defence opposed the application, arguing it amounted to an abuse of the court process.

Natembeya’s lawyers wondered why the state would visit the county offices without informing them so that the legal team could be present.

“Now they are asking for more time. That is not how the criminal justice system operates—you do not charge someone first, then begin looking for evidence,” they argued

In its ruling, the court directed the prosecution to disclose all relevant materials on or before the 16th of this month, when the matter will be mentioned.

Governor Natembeya was charged with three counts unlawful acquisition of public property, conflict of interest, and indirectly benefiting from public funds.

In a landmark ruling on May 29, 2025, the High Court of Kenya at Mombasa overturned the conviction and sentence of seven individuals, including an Iranian national, who had been found guilty of drug trafficking. The case, involving the ship “AMIN DARYA” (also known as “AL NOOR”), had spanned over a decade, culminating in a hard-fought appeal that brought to light significant procedural breaches and a profound focus on the rights of the accused.

The original trial, which concluded on March 10, 2023, had seen all seven crew members convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for trafficking heroin worth over Sh1.3 billion (approximately $10 million). The accused had been in custody since their arrest in 2014. However, the High Court, in its appellate role, meticulously re-evaluated the evidence and the conduct of the initial trial.
Omondi Ogutu and Associates, on behalf of their Iranian client, raised several grounds for appeal. These included the assertion that the trial proceedings were conducted in a language the appellants did not understand, with a translator whose credentials were questionable.

Furthermore, they challenged the chain of custody of the seized evidence, alleging reliance on planted evidence and the unlawful shifting of the burden of proof to the defense. A significant point of contention was also the controversial destruction of the vessel, Amin Darya, by presidential executive order while the trial was still ongoing, which the defense argued amounted to destruction of crucial evidence and prejudiced the case. The legal team also highlighted violations of international law, specifically the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The High Court ultimately sided with the appellants, finding that the initial charge was “defective” and its elements “not proved”. The court noted a multitude of legal breaches that compromised the appellants’ right to a fair trial, declaring that these were not “minor breaches which can be ignored”. Consequently, the conviction was quashed, and all seven appellants, including the Iranian national, were acquitted and ordered to be set at liberty.
This judgment underscored the importance of procedural fairness and adherence to legal provisions, even in cases involving serious offenses. For the Iranian national, it marked the end of a protracted legal battle and a resounding affirmation of justice.

The proprietor of Valley Road Motors Francis Ng’ang’a has denied claims that he stole a Mercedes Benz car valued Ksh 4.1 million.

While speaking with journalists on Thursday, Ng’ang’a said that the car in question was sold to them by a middleman identified as Robert Bundi Mugaa who was acting on behalf of Peter Munene Njoroge, the owner.

He confirmed that the transaction of the said motor vehicle was conducted transparently in their office situated at Valley Road bazaar by his son Brandon Ng’ang’a.

“The transaction was done here where we had an agreement and paid a total of Ksh 4.1 million to Bundi,” Ng’ang’a said.

He added that a due diligence was conducted on the said vehicle and the ownership confirmed before the transaction was completed.It was after the verification of the documents that the money was wired to Bundi’s account.

This comes a day after the article circulating on social media indicating that a Makadara court had issued a warrant of arrest against Ng’ang’a and his son concerning the said motor vehicle.

Ng’ang’a and his son denied ever receiving summons to record a statement or attend court session concerning the said motor vehicle.

The duo noted to have learned about the allegations of stealing the said motor vehicle through social media posts and several calls from their clients and friends.

They indicated that the post was maliciously placed to tarnish their businesses’ reputation and assured to file a defamation suit against the blogger.

He challenged the alleged jurisdiction where the case was reported and filed as opposed to the place where the vehicle was sold.

To protect the reputation of their business the car has since been surrendered back to Peter Munene Njoroge,the owner, after they learned that Bundi was not transparent during the transaction.

In March 15, this year, police in Kilimani held Robert Bundi Mugaa who was accused of stealing a Range Rover worth Ksh 33 million which was stolen from a rival dealership.

According to the complainant, Adeel Rashid Muhamed, Bundi using fraudulent tricks vanished with the vehicle after they drove to meet the alleged client in Kilimani where he claimed to deliver.

Officers later tracked Bundi to Runda, but the vehicle was not in his possession. He allegedly refused to disclose its whereabouts.

Further investigations revealed the vehicle was parked in a lot in Westlands. Police discovered that Bundi had delivered the car to a businessman who had paid him Ksh 21 million four months earlier as part of a separate deal to import a Range Rover. The payment included Ksh11.5 million in cash and a luxury Toyota car worth Ksh 9.5 million as part of the trade-in.

The businessman told police that Bundi had promised to deliver the vehicle by April 8. He later sent him pictures of the car, claiming he was clearing it at the port in Mombasa and requested an additional two days.

Kilimani OCPD Patricia Yegon confirmed his arrest and was arraigned at the Kibra Law Courts before principal magistrate Samson Temu.

Seven Invesco Assurance Company Staffs including directors have been charged with Sh 300M fraud.

Albert Karakacha,Daniel Wekesa,Michael Ng’ang’a,Ruth Wangari,Antony Githinji,Hilda Wambui and Lameck Gisore appeared before Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai and denied the charges.

They were charged that on diverse dates between April 26,2024 and August 13,2024 within the Republic of Kenya,being an insurance company,conspired with each other and with others before court,with the rest to defraud premium policyholders from the 27 branches of the Invesco Assurance Company Limited.

The money was illegally and irregularly transferred to the Complaint Insurance Agency’s Account held at the M Oriental Bank,Sameer Park Branch,in violation of the Insurance Act.

The faced another count of Insurance Fraud against the law.

Karakacha,Wekesa and Michael being the Director,the Chief Finance Officer and the Senior Accountant of Invesco Assurance and the last four being of the Compliant Insurance Agency Limited respectively conspired with each other and with others before court,with the rest to defraud premium policyholders from the 27 branches of the Invesco Assurance Company Limited.

They were released on Sh 300,000 cash bail.

A warrant of arrest has been issued against Prime Suspect In Sh100M Brazilian Sugar Fraud.

A Nairobi Court has issued warrant of arrest against a prime suspect behind a sophisticated Sh100 million sugar importation fraud.

Magistrate Charles Ondieki has issued the warrant against Abdirizak Kassim Bare, 46, who is accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that swindled four businesspersons out of over Sh100 million.

This is after he failed to appear in court twice giving similar reasons that he was unwell.

The accused pleaded with the court to have the warrant lifted but his plea was declined at the moment.

The funds, intended for the importation of 15,000 bags of Brazilian sugar, were allegedly siphoned through a network of five bank accounts controlled by a criminal syndicate.

According to investigators, the elaborate scam was executed between May and October 2023.

During this period, the victims were drawn into a business deal that promised lucrative returns, only to discover they had fallen prey to a well-coordinated fraud ring.

“The investigation established how between May and October 2023, the unsuspecting victims were lured into a business deal to import the sugar, thereby making payments totaling to over a hundred million shillings through five different bank accounts,” stated the DCI.

Efforts to track down the perpetrators led nowhere, as the suspects disappeared without a trace.

According to the detectives, frustrated and financially devastated, the victims reported the matter to the DCI.

A probe launched by the Operation Support Unit revealed the intricate workings of the fraud, leading to the submission of a comprehensive case file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP).

Following review, the ODPP approved the arrest and prosecution of the suspects, with Kassim Bare facing eight counts, including obtaining money by false pretences, contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code.

Ruling on whether the warrant will be lifted will be delivered tomorrow.

Two University of Nairobi students charged with defrauding a Rwandese of Sh15 million.

Jesus Godoua and Judith Mbatha have appeared before court and charged with obtaining money from Tuyishime Grace by pretending that they were in a position to assist her trade in Binance.

The first accused is a National of Central Republic while his co-accused is a Kenyan National.The said transaction according to the prosecution was conducted at Nairobi Serena Hotel.

The trial have been released on a bond

Businessman charged  with Sh 5.9 million fraud in a sugar and rice supply deal released on Sh 200,000 cash bail.

Samuel Karuga Wachiuri is accused of obtaining Sh 5,921,600 from Grace Njeri Irungu by falsely pretending that he was in a position to supply 3000 bags of 50kgs of rice and 250 bags of 50kgs of sugar, a fact he knew to be false.

Wachiuri, 37, is alleged to have committed the offense on diverse dates between 6th and 15th May 2025 in Nairobi, with intent to defraud.

He denied the charges before Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo.

The prosecution opposed his release on bail on grounds that Wachiuri is a flight risk and likely to interfere with witnesses.

According to an affidavit by Sergeant Patricia Mwendwa, the police received information that the suspect was fleeing …

A City Businessman Samuel Karuga Wachiuri has been charged with obtaining Sh 5,921,600 from Grace Njeri Irungu by falsely pretending that he was in a position to supply 3000 bags of 50kgs of rice and 250 bags of 50kgs of sugar, a fact he knew to be false.

Wachiuri, 37, is alleged to have committed the offense on diverse dates between 6th and 15th May 2025 in Nairobi, with intent to defraud.

He denied the charges before Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo.

The prosecution opposed his release on bail on grounds that Wachiuri is a flight risk and likely to interfere with witnesses.

According to an affidavit by Sergeant Patricia Mwendwa, the police received information that the suspect was fleeing the country.

“Upon confirmation of the information, arrangements were made and the suspect was apprehended by DCI officers within Isebania border post trying to cross the border to Tanzania on 22nd May 2025,” the investigator said.

Sergeant Mwendwa also stated that the accused person has been threatening the complainant that he would post on social media compromising photos of him and her to make sure he ruins her family and her public image if she does not withdraw the case.

Through his lawyer, Wachiuri opposed the application and asked the court to release him on lenient cash bail of Sh 50,000.

In addition , the court heard that Wachiuri is married and there was no evidence in support of the allegations by the officer.

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Six people have moved to court seeking to stop the government from constructing affordable housing units on the Nairobi River Basin.

The Petitioners through their lawyer Francis Kioko  from WNK Advocates are also seeking to Stop the government from interfering with the land titles held by residents, pending the hearing and determination of the application.

The petitioners include six individuals and Kituo Cha Sheria, who are suing on behalf of residents of Kangemi Central Ward – Kangora Location in Westlands Constituency, the Riruta Muslim Community in Dagoretti North Constituency, and residents of Kabiro Ward.

According to court documents, the petitioners argue that on March 6, 2025, the Nairobi City County Executive Committee Member for Built Environment and Urban Planning issued a notice of intention to declare the Nairobi River Corridor a Special Planning Area (SPA) under Section 52 of the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019.

They contend that the notice is unlawful, alleging that it seeks to extend the jurisdiction of the Nairobi City County beyond its legal boundaries. They further claim that since the public participation period provided in the notice has already lapsed, the County is on the verge of designating the corridor as an SPA, which would effectively halt any further development on their properties—without due process—thus violating their constitutional right to fair administrative action under Article 47.

The petitioners  Through their Lawyer Francis Kioko are now seeking court orders to prevent the government from evicting them, constructing affordable housing units on the Nairobi River Basin, or interfering with their title deeds.

They argue that they are lawful residents and registered freehold proprietors of parcels of land within the Nairobi River Corridor, and that the proposed SPA designation exposes them to arbitrary eviction and uncompensated loss of property.

According to the petition, National Youth Service (NYS) personnel have already been deployed along the Nairobi River Corridor, allegedly for cleaning and environmental restoration efforts. However, the petitioners claim these activities have included uprooting crops and vegetation they planted along the riverbanks—without prior notice, consultation, or explanation.

“The actions by NYS personnel have not only caused direct economic losses to the Petitioners but have also destabilised the soil structure, leading to visible widening of the riverbanks and encroachment onto private land,” the petition reads.

The court is yet to determine whether interim orders will be issued to halt the government’s actions pending a full hearing of the case.