Kilifi County Ksh 51M Fraud Case: Court Hands Out Over Ksh 198M in Fines and 75+ Years in Prison

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a major victory in the fight against corruption after the Anti-Corruption Court in Malindi convicted and sentenced several individuals and companies involved in the fraudulent loss of more than Ksh 51 million from the Kilifi County Government.

In a judgment delivered by E.K. Usui, the court imposed fines totaling more than Ksh 198 million and prison sentences totaling over 75 years.

The case involved fraudulent transactions that took place between September 19 and October 7, 2016.

According to the prosecution, public funds amounting to Ksh 51,569,775 were unlawfully authorized and paid out through the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) and internet banking platforms.

The prosecution team, led by Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Esther Macharia and Principal Prosecution Counsel Rachel Amala, successfully proved that the money was paid to private companies for goods that were never supplied and services that were never provided.

Court Says Residents of Kilifi Suffered Loss

In her ruling, Usui noted that the offences had serious consequences for the people of Kilifi County.

“The offences caused significant economic harm to the people of Kilifi by depriving them of resources meant for development and public services.”

The court found that the fraudulent payments denied residents access to funds that should have been used to improve public services and support development projects.

Also Read: Shakira Wafula Opens Up on Sexual Harassment Allegations Within Maraga’s Campaign Team

DPP Convicted Individuals and Companies

Sarah Wangui Kamau

Sarah Wangui Kamau, proprietor of Daima One Enterprise, was convicted of fraudulent acquisition of public property and acquisition of proceeds of crime involving Ksh 7.2 million.

The court ordered her to pay fines totaling about Ksh 17 million or serve five years in prison.

Mary Munyiva Kamau and Makegra Supplies Limited

Mary Munyiva Kamau, Director of Makegra Supplies Limited, was found guilty on six counts, including the fraudulent acquisition of public property, the uttering of false documents, the making of documents without authority, and the acquisition of proceeds of crime.

She was ordered to pay approximately Ksh 25 million or face 13 years in prison.

The court also convicted Makegra Supplies Limited on four counts and fined the company about Ksh 26 million. Failure to pay the fine would result in an eight-year custodial sentence.

Stephen Mutua Nguzi

Stephen Mutua Nguzi, Director of Kilingi Investment Company Limited, was convicted on 12 counts, including fraudulent acquisition of public property, uttering false documents, and acquisition of proceeds of crime.

The court ordered him to pay approximately Ksh 32 million or serve 12 years in prison.

Also Read:Sonko, Kaberia, and Former National Museum Boss Among Officials Facing EACC This Week

Samuel Buku

Samuel Buku, Director of Leadership Edge Associates Limited, was found guilty on four counts related to fraudulent acquisition of public property, uttering false documents, and acquisition of proceeds of crime.

He was fined approximately Ksh 18 million or face seven years in jail.

Lucy Wanjugu Kibogo and Associated Companies

Lucy Wanjugu Kibogo, Director of Jahazi Investment Company Limited, was convicted on seven counts, including fraudulent acquisition of public property, acquisition of proceeds of crime, and conspiracy to commit an economic crime.

The court ordered her to pay approximately Ksh 37 million or serve 13 years in prison.

Following the conviction of Jahazi Investment Company Limited for its role in the scheme, she was also ordered to pay an additional Ksh 15 million or serve six years in prison in default.

Zohali Investment, a company associated with Kibogo, was separately fined approximately Ksh 20 million.

Follow our WhatsApp channel for instant news updates