A suspended police officer who allegedly conspired to defeat justice by forging his estranged wife’s signature in an OB at Dandora Police Station has been charged at a Nairobi court.
Daniel Mutisya was accused that he conspired to defeat justice by forging the signature of Josephine Mutindi Kithu on a withdrawal letter presented as evidence to Milimani Children’s Court.
It was said to be a documentary evidence and witnessed by him and Benard Malombe.
He allegedly committed the offence on January 10, 2019 at Dandora Police Station with others already charged in court.
In the second count, Mutisya being a police officer, did abuse of authority of his office an act prejudicial to the rights of one Kithu.
The court further heard that Mutisya on October 4, 2021 fraudulently uttered a forged withdrawal letter before Milimani children’s court as a documentary evidence purporting it to be genuine and validly signed Kithu.
He denied the charges before Milimni chief magistrate Wendy Micheni and pleaded for lenient bond terms saying he had been interdicted and procuced a letter of his interdiction.
The mafistrate released him on a cash bail of Sh100,000 or a bond of Sh200,000. The case will be mentioned on November 14.
Earlier in October, two police officers were who helped Mutisya forge the OB signature at Dandra police station were also charged.
Judy Musau and Bernard Malombe denied forgery and abuse of office charges.
According to the charge sheet, the two conspired to defeat justice on January 10, 2019 at Dandora Police Station by forging the signature of one Josephine Mutindi Kithu on a withdrawal letter presented as evidence to Milimani Children’s Court.
Kithu was the complainant in a matter before the Makadara Law Courts in which her ex-husband, Daniel Mutisya, a general duty officer in Ruai, is charged with attempting to cause her death in 2019.
Documents at Makadara Law Courts indicate that, Mutisya had intentionally attempted to light a gas cooker with a matchbox in an attempt to burn the ex-wife and children who were home at the time.
The officers were arrested by officers from the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) on October 4, 2022 and booked at Capitol Hill police station, where they were remanded until their arraignment yesterday.
The arrests were the result of investigations conducted by the IAU and a directive issued by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in a letter dated September 22, 2022.
Musau is attached to Dandora Police Station, while Malombe is attached to Central Police Station.
A case in which a 91 years old man is accused of stealing Sh 63 Million will be mentioned in two weeks’ time.
When the matter was mentioned virtually by magistrate Wendy Micheni, the lawyer for the accused Mohammed Shalima informed the court that Mr. Mohammed Akram khan was discharged from the hospital and the doctor recommended two weeks bed rest bearing in mind the strong medication he has been subjected to.
The Advocate for the complainant Ekuru Aukot insisted on the accused person being watched by the DCI stating that the accused person might disappear.
Mr. Mohammed Shalima reminded the court that the accused person had in the past submitted his passport to court and in no circumstance he is in a position to flee out of the country.
The court directed the matter be mentioned on 8th November, 2022 to confirm the status of Mr. Mohammed Akram khan (the accused person).
In the case, the old man is accused of stealing Sh 63Million but plea taking has since been differed because of his health conditions.
The intended charge sheet indicates that on December 4, 2013 and September 16, 2014, at Habib Bank Limited Koinange Street Branch in Nairobi, being an agent to the late Sukhdev Singh Mangat, jointly stole Sh 63,700,000 the property of the said Sukdev, which had been entrusted to him by Surjit Singh Sawan Singh to pay to the Sukhdev Singh Mangat.
A case in which businessman Paul Kobia was accused of shooting in the air at a massage parlor has been dismissed.
Chief magistrate Wendy Micheni ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the case.
“I have considered an application by the defense and the prosecution and it is evident that the accused did not behave in a disorderly manner because he was protecting his life and property, “added Micheni.
Kobia was acquitted under section 215 act.
He was acquitted after his lawyers Henry Kurauka and Karathe Wandugi made an application for dismissal saying that Kobia hadcar settled the matter with the complainants and that two of the three charges were dismissed.
In the case, Kobia was accused of shooting in the air at a massage parlor in the year 2017.
He had been charged alongside four others who have since been acquitted for the offence of kidnapping and detaining a Congolese national Landole Iseka Blanchard on March 9, 2017 at a massage parlour within Kilimani area Nairobi County.
He had been arrested with his six bodyguards after they were involved in a violent fight with a Congolese national in Nairobi.
The Congolese national was injured during the incident and is admitted in hospital. Kobia told police he went to claim his Sh40 million from the Congolese national, the money he had lent him in exchange for gold.
Witnesses said Kobia and his gang arrived at Super Lodge along Kindaruma Road in Kilimani area at about 10pm where the Congolese identified only as Londale stayed and forced their way in.
They then forced him into their car while beating him up and shouting they needed their money.
Kobia is said to have used his gun to shoot in the air twice after guards at the apartment there tried to block their way.
Yusuf Rashid, James Githito Gikera, Wilma Ajema Lweya and Francis Kariuki Kimaru were charged that on diverse dates between April 1, 2015 and May 30, 2017, in Langata Sub-County within Nairobi County, they jointly conspired to defraud H&M Sacco society Limited a total of Sh 14,806,623 by issuing cheques to one Yusuf Rashid to fraudulently withdraw money from a certain account number domiciled at Co-operative Bank belonging to H&M Sacco Society Limited.
Rashid was charged in another count with wealth stealing contrary to the law.
He was charged that on diverse dates between April 1, 2015 and May 30, 2017 at H&M Sacco Limited in Langata Sub-County, within Nairobi County, being the vice Chairman of H&M Sacco, they stole a total of Sh 14,806,623 the property of the said H&M Sacco Limited which came into his passion by of virtue of your employment.
They pleaded not guilty and were released on Sh 200,000 cash bail.
The matter will be heard on November 28, 2022.
A 91 year old man accused of stealing Sh 63 Million is expected to plead to the Charges Tomorrow at Milimani Law Courts.
Appearing before Magistrate Wendy Micheni, Mohamed Akram Khan’ Lawyer Shamilla Mohammed requested for a deferral of the plea taking saying that his client is unwell and bedridden.
“My client is not a flight risk and he has been in and out of the hospital several times, we will come to take a plea when the client is ready, “added Shamilla.
Shamilla said that his client is admitted at Mpisha Hospital and because of his age he is unable to appear in court at the moment for plea taking.
The lawyer added that Akram is an old man of 91 years and pleaded with the court to bear with him.
The lawyer for the Victim Ekuru Aukot said that the accused has been avoiding the case.
“The accused medical documents have been challenged in court and his age does not mean that he cannot be charged, “said Aukot.
The intended charge sheet says that on December 4, 2013 and September 16, 2014, at Habib Bank Limited Koinange Street Branch in Nairobi, being an agent to the late Sukhdev Singh Mangat, jointly stole Sh 63, 700, 000, the property of the said Sukdev Singh Mangat, which had been entrusted to him by Surjit Singh Sawan Singh to pay to the said Sukhdev Singh Mangat.
Magistrate Micheni ruled that the matter be Mentioned on October 28, 2022.
“The suspect should be kept under watch since he has dual citizenship which is Kenyan and British, “added Micheni.
A witness in fake lawyer Nazir Jinna’s Case has told the court that he sent money to him to have legal representation of his divorce case in UK without knowing he had no legal background.
Sunny Birdi a victim in the matter, appeared before magistrate Muthoni Nzibe on Monday and said that Jinna offered to look at his UK divorce case, although he had a UK appointed Solicitor.
“We did not know then that Jinna had no formal legal education and was carrying out legal work in the name of Khaminwa &Khaminwa advocates,” added Birdi.
He said that he paid Jinna to travel to UK on several occasions to represent him in that case and even hired some expertise for him. He said he knew Jinna since 2013 as his father’s lawyer.
“As a family, we have been duped by Jinna who pretended to be a lawyer and this represents gross misconduct, fraud and accepting money under false pretenses, “he added.
The aggrieved Birdi said that they were badly represented by Jinna with no formal clearance to practice law in any jurisdiction.
He added that he is seeking to claim damages for all the monies paid to him due to his fraudulent activities and possible jeopardy of his divorce case in UK.
“He says that Jinna only has only high school education, he said he has attached emails, documents and bank receipts he has produced to Jinna, “he added.
According to him, Dr.Khaminwa has written a formal letter denying all knowledge of Jinna employment with his firm.
“He added that Jinna has tricked many people into parting into their monies and he still carries out this illegal business, “added Birdi.
He told the court that Jinna also pocketed his children’s money for upkeep and maintenance. He wants Jinna to face the law since at the LSK database there is no record of him as a lawyer.
While being cross examined by Jinna’s lawyer Conrad Maloba, he was asked whether there is a case against Jinna filed at US but he said none.
Maloba wanted to know whether there is any proof of payments for tickets or any other payments made on behalf of the accused by Birdi.
Birdi failed to explain to court how he obtained a letterhead from Doctor Khaminwa’s law firm having his deceased son’s name
In the case, Jinnah has allegedly been purporting to be a lawyer with career stints in some of Nairobi’s most prestigious firms including Khaminwa & Khaminwa Advocates, MMC-Asafo, Conrad Law & Consultancy Piper May Solicitors in the UK and US-based Mussolini & Dessel.
He stands accused of acquiring Sh 50 million from the sale of a Mombasa property without the consent of the owners.
He is a director of Assets and Legal Affairs at English Point Marina and is facing 5 counts of fraud and impersonation.
Jinna is charged with fraud, he is accused of defrauding a family Ksh50M in a land deal He pretended to work for Khaminwa & Khaminwa advocates.
Kennedy Abraham Singoro Owinyi appeared before magistrate Wendy Micheni and denied the charges.
The court was informed that on February 23, 2021 and October 22, 2021 in Nairobi, being an employee of life care Hospitals, stole 1,157,459 which came into his possession by virtue of his employment.
He was released on Sh 400,000cash bail or a bond of Sh 600,000.
A KCB employee has been charged with stealing over half a million from the bank.
Rodney Onduko Omwoyo appeared before magistrate Wendy Kagendo and denied one count of stealing against the law.
The court was informed that on September 1, 2022 and September 28, 2022 at KCB Kencom House situated along Moi Avenue in Nairobi within Nairobi County, being a servant to KCB, employed as a Business Development Officer stole Sh 585, 288,the property of the said KCB which came into his possession by virtual of his employment.
The accused pleaded with the court to have Onduko released on bail on grounds that he is a family man and his family depend on him.
They requested the court to have the documents released to him.
They were released on Sh 500,000 bond or a cash bail of 450,000.
A former foreign affairs official has been charged in court with Sh 40M land fraud claims.
Rose Jelagat Boit was charged that on unkown dates and place within the republic of Kenya, jointly with others not before court, with intent to defraud ,conspired to defraud Abdi Rashid Abdul Sharifow of a parcel of land LR No.23146 IR NO. 213218 measuring approximately 0.200 Hectares situated at Karen within Nairobi and valued at Sh 40,000,000 by forging a letter of allotment Ref No. 33408B/v DATED December 14 1998 purporting it to be a genuine letter of allotment.
Jelagat was charged in a second count with forgery against the law.
She was charged on unknown dates and place within the republic of Kenya, jointly with others not before the court, with intent to defraud Abdi Rashid Abdul Sharifow of a parcel of land LR No.23146 IR NO. 213218 measuring approximately 0.200 Hectares situated at Karen within Nairobi and valued at Sh 40, 000, 000, she is said to have forged the signature of P.N Mutwiwa a deputy commissioner of land administration on a certain document namely a letter of allotment dated December 14, 1998 purporting it to be genuine letter of allotment signed and issued by P.N mutwiwa, a fact they knew to be false.
She faced two more counts of forgery and uttering a forged document against the law.
Through her lawyer Ham Langat, the accused pleaded with the court to be released on favorable bond terms.
“My client did present herself before DCI at 1500hrs and after that she was escorted to Muthaiga police station,” added Langat.
Langat added that his client is a person of good reputation and has worked in various countries in Ethiopia, Zanzibar and other countries of Africa.
He pleaded with the court to find it fit to grant her a favorable cash bail because her residence is known by the police.
“She also has presented all required documentation to police, She cannot interfere with the witnesses who are known to her, “he added.
He added that there is no doubt that she can interfere with the witnesses.
Langat added that a woman has a health condition that comes with age.
The prosecution did not oppose her release on bail but requested the court that the accused avail herself to police for fingerprint taking.
Prosecutor Kilunda urged the court to have the accused presented before Capitol Hill for finger prints purposes.
Langat added that he needed copies of the entire evidence documents that the prosecution will rely on.
She was released on Sh 100,000 cash bail and the matter will be mentioned on November 31, 2022.
Two women are among three people charged at Milimani Law Courts with a Sh 5 Million car theft.
The three Unknown Alias Moses Kairu, Unknown Alias Ann Mumbi Mbugua and unknown alias Irene Masumba appeared before magistrate Bernard Ochoi and denied the charges.
They were charged that on August 16, 2022 at Twixt logistics limited in Nairobi within Nairobi County, jointly with others not before court, stole one motor vehicle make Toyota Prado TX black in color valued at Sh 5,400,000 the property of Twixt Logistics Limited.
They were charged in another count with handling stolen goods against the law.
The court heard that on August 18,2022,PAKABUNNOYA,along Gulu-ARUA road in Uganda ,other than in the course of stealing ,dishonestly retained the said Prado valued at Sh 5M.
The prosecution opposed their release on bail on the grounds that they still need to identify them.
They were remanded at Capitol Hill Police station till Wednesday where the matter will be mentioned.
