Author: Africa Scandals

City businessman David Kinyua Ndegwa found himself in trouble on Friday when he appeared in court to face charges of fraud. The businessman, according to the court papers, is linked to Sh6.8 million, where he lied that he was in a position to help an investor buy a three-bedroom house, a fact he knew to be false. The accused person was charged before Milimani Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi, where he denied the charges and urged the court to release him on bond. The court heard that he committed the offence on diverse dates between 31 days of October 2016 and…

Sheila Nkatha Muthee, a prominent High Court advocate, has recently gained public attention for her legal troubles. On Thursday, November 21, 2024, she appeared at the Mombasa Court in Mombasa County, facing accusations of stealing Ksh 17,500,000, part of a larger sum of Sh 52,500,000 from the sale of a property owned by Mr. Cripsy Limited. Despite her denial of the charges, the case has spotlighted her controversial career. In this article, we delve into the allegations, her background, and the web of connections that have fueled her meteoric rise in the legal field. The Allegations Against Sheila Nkatha Muthee…

Stephen Juma Ndeda, a City lawyer, has been implicated in fraud and various criminal activities. He is allegedly accused of defrauding digital multi-media journalists and withholding their payments. Recently, he appeared before the Chiefs Magistrates’ Court at Kahawa, facing charges of Forgery, Uttering Forged Documents, and Money Laundering. Read: Court, DCI, confirms that lawyer Stephen Ndeda leads in Money Laundering and fraud schemes. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed his involvement in a series of offenses that took place in June 2020. Stephen Juma Ndeda’s arrest and subsequent arraignment in Court followed a comprehensive investigation conducted by detectives, prompted…

City pilot Eric Agolla Lugalia, a well-known figure in Kenya’s aviation sector and the managing director of Air Afrik Aviation Ltd, has launched a surprising campaign to defend himself in a high-stakes legal battle involving Sh722 million. Lugalia’s defense efforts follow years after his involvement in a controversial fraud case, reigniting public interest in his career and character. Through a recent press conference, Lugalia addressed claims against Stanbic Bank executives in an attempt to counter allegations in a complex financial dispute. This article delves into the details of Lugalia’s defense, the role of Stanbic Bank, and the implications of the…

Former Nakuru Governor candidate Nicholas Karunjigi Munyua faces charges of forging documents to acquire land worth Sh70M. Arraigned at Milimani Law Courts, he denied all allegations, including conspiracy and fraud. Nicholas Karunjigi Munyua who vied for the position of Governor during the last elections denied the charges before Magistrate Dolphina Alego. He was charged with making a document without authority against Section 357(a) as read with Section 357(b) of the penal code. The court was informed that on April 26, 2023, at an unknown place and with intentions of defrauding, he made a certificate of lease for LR No. Nairobi…

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kenya Veterans for Peace, Nelson Mukara Sechere, has recently been implicated in multiple cases of high-stakes fraud involving over KSh 20 million worth of goods and services. These allegations, spanning a series of incidents between 2022 and 2024, bring to light serious accusations of obtaining goods and funds through deceitful practices. Overview of the Fraud Allegations Nelson Mukara Sechere faces multiple charges related to fraud, primarily centering on goods such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar, reportedly obtained under pretenses. The alleged schemes involve both goods acquired in 2023 and larger consignment orders reportedly…

Tribhovan Anlalji Chavada Jayesh Rribovan Chavda Directors Accused of Fraud Deny Charges Tribhovan Anlalji Chavada and his son, Jayesh Rribovan Chavda, both directors of TRV Towers Limited, appeared before Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi to answer fraud charges amounting to Ksh 112 million. In court, both denied all accusations brought against them. Details of the Fraud Allegations The charge sheet alleges that Tribhovan Anlalji Chavada misappropriated Ksh 112 million during his tenure as Managing Director of TRV Towers Limited. The alleged fraud occurred between October 18, 2019, and July 31, 2023. Prosecutors claim that Chavada unlawfully gained access to this money through…

Pilot in Sh722 million row with Stanbic bosses dismisses application to stop DCI probe. A pilot at the center of a row between Stanbic Bank and an airline has asked a court to dismiss a plea by the bank bosses to stop police investigations into their conduct in a Sh722 million saga. Captain Eric Agolla Lugalia of Air Afrik Aviation Ltd said the role of the Director of Criminal Investigations derives their mandate from Article 247 of the Constitution of Kenya and through the National Police Service Act 2011 and their role is to carry out criminal investigations. “That the…

A case in which a Congolese National is charged with Sh 156M fraud will proceed on October 22, 2024. In the case, Patrick Ilundu Lumumba alias Gabriel Kulonda Ilundu alias Lumumba Patrick Byarufu is accused of obtaining USD 1 million (approx Sh 156 million) from Yingchen (Shenzhen) International Trade Company Limited. When the matter came for hearing before magistrate Dolphina Alego, the Complainant, a Chinese national informed the court through her lawyers that she could not appear in person since her life was in danger. She opted to testify virtually but the defense was opposing that application saying she was…

This is after magistrate Gilbert Shikwe who is presiding over the case heard that the said doctor was admitted to a mental hospital. The suspect Jared Omondi Ochiko through his lawyers produced medical documents in court indicating that he is unwell. He therefore did not appear in court. The intended charge sheet indicates that Omondi has been practicing as a medical officer while not being registered contrary to Section 22(2) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Act Cap 253 of the laws of Kenya. The suspect Jared Omondi Ochiko He is accused that on September 26, 2024, at Eastlands Pathogenix…