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UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CHARGED WITH DEFRAUDING CHINESE BUSINESSMAN SH15.3

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UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CHARGED WITH DEFRAUDING CHINESE BUSINESSMAN SH15.3

Four people have been charged with defrauding a Chinese businesswoman of Sh15.3 million.

Jesus Godoua Imendji from Central Africa Republic, Judith Mbatha Nzioka, Jackson Apollo Ananda and Alvin Oduya Atieno appeared before Milimani Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo and denied the charges.

The four were charged afresh after the prosecution consolidated charges against them.

It is alleged that the four, jointly conspired with others not before court to defraud Tuyishime Grace a sum of 116,000USDT equivalent to Sh. 15,360,000, an offence they allegedly committed on 30 of April, 2025 at Serena hotel, in Nairobi County.

The charges stated that they defrauded Tuyishime by falsely pretending that they were in a position to assist her trade in Binance.

Four people among them a foreigner charged afresh with defrauding Chinese trader

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SPEAKER WETANG’ULA ,KIVUTHA, HAJI AND OGETO AMONG LAWYERS SEEKING TO JOIN SENIOR COUNSEL BAR.

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SPEAKER WETANG’ULA ,KIVUTHA, HAJI AND OGETO AMONG LAWYERS SEEKING TO JOIN SENIOR COUNSEL BAR.

By Sam Alfan.

A total of 105 lawyers, among them Speaker of National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula and National Intelligence Service (NIS) boss Noordin Haji have applied to join the senior counsel bar.

The 105 advocates who sent their names for consideration by committee on senior counsel include three former presidents of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Isaac Okero, Nelson Havi and Eric Theuri.

Other prominent personalities on the list are law scholar and former Makueni governor Prof Kivutha Kibwana, Prof PLO Lumumba, Donald Kipkorir, Prof Ben Sihanya and Dr Ken Kiplagat.

Former solicitor general Kennedy Ogeto, Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) chairman Ahmed Issack Hassan, former PS Nancy Karigithu, Charles Nyachae and Katwa Kigen, have also applied to be considered.

Others are former Judicial Service Commission (JSC) commissioner Mercy Deche, Ambrose Rachier, Dr Koki Muli Gringon, Ms Michi Kirimi, and Dr Muthomi Thiankolu.

In a notice, LSK invited comments on the applicants, which are to be received by October 16, 2025.

“In light of the forgoing, this is therefore a call for comments from members, on the provided list of applicants,” stated the notice.

The committee will review the names within 30 days, before transmitting them to Chief Justice Martha Koome, who will thereafter, pass them to President William Ruto, for conferment.

The President, upon receiving the list of recommended candidates, may grant the rank of senior counsel.

There has an uproar over the delay in conferring new members for the past two years, prompting lawyer Francis Wanjiku to file a case before the High Court.

Mr Wanjiku had accused former chairperson of senior counsel bar, Dr Fred Ojiambo of failing to call a meeting for purposes of nominating three advocates to the committee on senior counsel.

The committee is tasked with considering applications for the conferment, making recommendations to the President and addressing applications for removal from the Roll of senior counsel.

Senior counsel Philip Murgor, the current chair of the senior counsel bar said the large number of applicants was a testimony that advocates have faith in the process.

“It also shows that lawyers agree that conferment should be based on certain criteria and peer review process,” he said.

The roll was introduced in 2003, and lawyers have to apply to be considered for admission to the prestigious club.

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COURT TOLD HOW THREE ACCUSED PERSONS DUPED TAXPAYERS AND STOLE THEIR MONKEY.

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COURT TOLD HOW THREE ACCUSED PERSONS DUPED TAXPAYERS AND STOLE THEIR MONKEY.

By NT Correspondent.

A police officer narrated how former Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) employees stole millions from taxpayers in the pretext of assisting them pay taxes.

Chief Inspector Robert Kioko testified how the brokers would approach taxpayers, pretending to assist in pay custom duties.

However, Job Mwita Moniko, Joel Mbugua Ndungu and Lawrence Munga Njoroge would wire the money into their individual accounts.

The three are charged with stealing over Sh22 million from KRA.

The DCI officer was testifying before Milimani Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugo.

He said the tax brokers duped the taxpayers and made them believe that they were paying the money to KRA.

The court heard that one of the taxpayers paid Sh1,233,102 million to Mega Scope, a company belonging to Munga.

Once the money was paid into the account, he would forward the money to KRA’s official account at the National bank or to a bank account at Equity Bank, belonging to Munga.

When he was cross-examined inspector Kioko confirmed that KRA received the money from the companies.

The hearing proceeded after court dismissed an application by the prosecution, seeking to adjourn the matter.

The three are alleged to have conspired to steal Sh 11,977,695.00, from KRA, an offence they allegedly committed on diverse dates between 13 of October  and 1 of November, 2022.

They are further accused that on the 1of November, 2022, at unknown place within the country, the thrre jointly with others not before court, stole Sh 2,203,226.00 the property of Kenyan Government.

They are facing six counts of stealing different amounts of money.

They are currently out on a cash bail of Sh100,000 million.

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WOMAN DENIES STEALING FROM EMPLOYER GOODS WORTH MILLIONS.

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WOMAN DENIES STEALING FROM EMPLOYER GOODS WORTH MILLIONS.

By NT Correspondent.

An employee of an electronic supplier has been charged with stealing goods worth Sh92.3 million.

Naomi Mueni Mutua, who works with Lomas and Lomas Limited Company is alleged to have stolen electronics worth millions.

She appeared before Milimani Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai where she denied the charges.

The prosecution told the court that Mueni stole assorted electric accessories on diverse dates between 1 January2022  and 1 February, 2024 at the firm’s offices in Industrial Area in Nairobi.

The charge stated that the electric accessories were the property of Cable Connect Limited Company, a sister company of Lomas and Lomas Limited Company. It is further alleged that the goods came to her possession by virtue of her employment.

Mueni was released on a bond of Sh10 million or alternative cash bail of Sh5 million.

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BIG LOSS FOR MEDIA PERSONALITY RABURU AS COURT QUASHES SH6.5 MILLION AWARD AGAINST AIRTEL.

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BIG LOSS FOR MEDIA PERSONALITY RABURU AS COURT QUASHES SH6.5 MILLION AWARD AGAINST AIRTEL.

By Sam Alfan.

Media personality Willis Raburu will not receive a Sh6.5 million bounty after the High Court overturned a judgement granted in his favour against mobile operator Airtel Kenya.

Justice Linus Kassan quashed the award stating that the judgment delivered by the Milimani Chief Magistrate’s Commercial Court was a nullity as the lower court lacked authority to determine trademark disputes.

“The decision of the trial court must be faulted in light of this Court’s finding that the said court was ousted of jurisdiction to entertain Raburu’s suit,” Justice Kassan ruled.

The judge set aside the magistrate’s ruling in its entirety and substituted it with an order striking out Raburu’s suit, with costs awarded to Airtel.

“In the end, Airtel’s appeal succeeds on the question of jurisdiction. The Court further directs that Airtel will have the attendant costs of the appeal. Order accordingly,” Justice Kassan stated.

The emphasized that the trial court failed to properly interrogate Airtel’s objection on jurisdiction.

“Such an omission must be faulted, given this Court’s earlier finding that the intent of the drafters of the Trademark Act was that any live issue concerning trademarks be referred to the High Court and not subordinate courts,” Kassan said.

The dispute arose from a judgment delivered in November last year, where the magistrate awarded Raburu Sh6.5 million in a case against Airtel Kenya Networks Ltd.

Raburu had sued Airtel for alleged unauthorized use and infringement of his registered trademark No. 116744, ‘BAZU.’

He sought a permanent injunction restraining Airtel, its directors, officers, and agents from using the mark or publishing any material in print or broadcast media that could cause confusion with his brand.

Raburu sought special damages of Sh5 million for potential licensing fees Airtel would have paid had it lawfully used the mark. He also sought profits earned from the alleged infringement, general damages, interest, and costs of the suit.

However, with the High Court’s ruling, Raburu’s award has been nullified, and Airtel walks away with costs of both the trial and the appeal.

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PASTOR BURALE SUES HIS ESTRANGED WIFE ROZINA AND BROTHER MWAKIDEU FOR DEFAMATION.

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PASTOR BURALE SUES HIS ESTRANGED WIFE ROZINA AND BROTHER MWAKIDEU FOR DEFAMATION.

By Sam Alfan.

Preacher Robert Burale has filed a defamation suit against his ex-wife and her brother, a well-known radio presenter over an interview that has since gone viral.

In the case lodged before a Milimani magistrate, Burale is seeking Sh20 million in damages from his ex-wife, Rozina Mwakideu, and her brother and media personality Alex Mwakideu.

Burale has also asked the court to issue an order restraining both Rozina and Alex, as well as their agents, from publishing or causing the publication of any defamatory statements about him.

The preacher and motivational speaker referred to a video allegedly published on October 4, 2025, through Alex’s YouTube channel, “Alex Mwakideu tv.”

Additionally, he wants the court to prohibit all social media users from sharing, reposting, or circulating the video or any of its defamatory contents.

The preacher further sought an order restraining and prohibiting his ex-wife and her brother from sharing, posting, referencing, or in any way interacting with the alleged defamatory publication.

Burale is also asking for a mandatory injunction compelling Rozina and Alex to issue an unqualified formal public apology, widely disseminated across media platforms, including the “Alex Mwakideu” YouTube channel.

In the court documents, Burale claims he has been falsely portrayed as a sexual predator and a danger to women.

He says the accusations made on the platform during the interview contradicts his Christian beliefs and has caused him irreparable harm.

According to the pastor, the statements have mortified, humiliated, and damaged his reputation among the public, his family, and friends.

As a public figure and preacher, Burale says he has suffered ridicule, mockery, and loss of respect.

“I have been portrayed as a hypocrite despite being a pastor. I was unlawfully depicted as a menace to society and a man without dignity,” Burale stated in his affidavit.

He further argues that the publications have hindered his Christian calling as a minister of God and jeopardized his ability to inspire and impact people’s lives through his pastoral work.

Burale adds that he has spent considerable time and resources trying to explain himself to members of society and has endured distress and embarrassment among his family, peers, and community.

“By reason of the foregoing, the defendants have jeopardized my career, and I now face difficulties in making ends meet,” Burale says in his petition.

The court directed him to serve the court documents upon Alex and his sister.

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LSK OPPOSES BID TO LIFT ORDERS BLOCKING COMPENSATION FUND BODY FROM COMMENCING WORK.

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LSK OPPOSES BID TO LIFT ORDERS BLOCKING COMPENSATION FUND BODY FROM COMMENCING WORK.

By Sam Alfan.

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) wants the High Court to dismiss an application by panel of experts on compensation of victims of demonstrations and public protests, seeking to lift an order blocking it from undertaking the job.

The panel filed an urgent application arguing that the order granted on September 8, undermined the broader public interest in securing justice, accountability, and redress for victims of protest-related violence.

However, LSK says the application has no merit.
The lawyers’ body sought for the dismissal of the application even as the panel vice chairperson Faith Odhiambo, resigned from the position following sustained pressure.

“We therefore conclude by submitting that the application before the Court is one for dismissal as the Appellants have failed to set a case that would require the Court to issue the orders sought,” LSK said.

The legal profession body told the court the orders sought in the main petition and the interlocutory application are not orders that will cause irreparable loss on them.

“The committee have failed to meet the first test for the grant of an order of stay of execution as set out under Rule 5(2)(b) of the Court of Appeal Rules,” LSK told the appellate court.

LSK added committee failed to prove the appeal will be rendered nugatory.

“A perusal of the Memorandum of Appeal dated 13th September, 2025 discloses that the committee have relied on these allegations as the ground of their appeal before this Court clearly illustrating their intent to have this Court delve into this matters. That have not been determined by the High Court,” submitted LSK.

LSK further submitted that the grounds upon which the appeal is based are not ripe for escalation to this Court in light of the lack of an actual decision of the High Court.

“We therefore submit that given the fact that the appeal is clearly a premature escalation of issues that are yet to be determined by the High Court the ground on which it is grounded are ex facie unarguable,” submitted LSK.

Accordingly to LSK, the 14-member panel of experts appointed by President William Ruto to facilitate the compensation of demo victims also advanced a ground of appeal which is assault on orders issued on 8 September, 2025 on the basis of the fact that they were not pleaded by the committee.

The committee argue that the petitioner Levi Munyeri did not inform Justice Magare that one of the petitioners in the matter, Dr Magare Gikenyi, is related to him putting the judge in a perplexing situation.

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DUP CHARGED WITH DEFRAUDING TRADER OF SH15.3 MILLION.

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DUP CHARGED WITH DEFRAUDING TRADER OF SH15.3 MILLION.

By NT Correspondent.

Two people have been charged with fraudulently obtaining Sh15.3 million from a businesswoman after claiming that they assist her trade in Binance.

Jackson Apollo Ananda and Alvin Oduya Atieno appeared before Milimani Magistrate Caroline Mugo where they denied the charges

The charges stated that they committed the offence on 30 of April 2025 at Serena hotel, in Nairobi County, with intent to defraud.

It is alleged that they obtained sum of 116,000 USDT equivalent to Sh15.360,000 from Tuyishime Grace by falsely pretending that they were in a position to assist her trade in Binance.

The court heard that they conspired to defraud Tuyishime by falsely pretending that they were in a position to assist her in the trade.

The accused persons will remain in custody, pending the production of a pre-bail report.

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EACC WANTS SUIT BY THIKA MAGISTRATE HANDLED BY ANTI-CORRUPTION COURT.

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EACC WANTS SUIT BY THIKA MAGISTRATE HANDLED BY ANTI-CORRUPTION COURT.

By NT Correspondent.

Two people have been charged with fraudulently obtaining Sh15.3 million from a businesswoman after claiming that they assist her trade in Binance.

Jackson Apollo Ananda and Alvin Oduya Atieno appeared before Milimani Magistrate Caroline Mugo where they denied the charges

The charges stated that they committed the offence on 30 of April 2025 at Serena hotel, in Nairobi County, with intent to defraud.

It is alleged that they obtained sum of 116,000 USDT equivalent to Sh15.360,000 from Tuyishime Grace by falsely pretending that they were in a position to assist her trade in Binance.

The court heard that they conspired to defraud Tuyishime by falsely pretending that they were in a position to assist her in the trade.

The accused persons will remain in custody, pending the production of a pre-bail report.

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MAN IN COURT OVER OBTAINING SH8.9 MILLION THROUGH FRAUDULENT TRICKS.

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MAN IN COURT OVER OBTAINING SH8.9 MILLION THROUGH FRAUDULENT TRICKS.

By Reporter.

A man has been charged with using fraudulent trick to induce a businessman into paying him over Sh 8.9 million.

David Waweru Kamotho appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina and denied the charges.

He is accused that on 15 March, 2023 at Westlands in Nairobi county within the country by means of fraudulent trick induced Kipngeno Obed Kigen to pay a sum of money namely USD 70,200 equivalent to ShSh 8,985,600 to him

He was released on a personal bond of Sh 1 million.

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