Court Orders 6 Vehicles Linked to Crime Surrendered to Government
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The High Court has ordered the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to suspend the ownership of six motor vehicles linked to crime and hand them over to the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) after declaring them proceeds of crime.
According to a Gazette Notice dated August 21, 2026, Justice Rose Ougo of the High Court’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division issued the order in a case involving Cecilia Nyathira Wanjiru, Roba Hassan Boru and Mohammed Juma Guyo.
Justice Ougo declared the vehicles proceeds of crime under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act and directed their transfer to the government.
“This Honourable Court be and is hereby pleased to issue an order like a declaration, that the following motor vehicles are proceeds of crime or criminal activities and therefore liable for forfeiture to the Government of the Republic of Kenya in terms of sections 90 and 92 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009,” read part of the notice.
Court Orders Six Vehicles to be Taken Over by Government
The court ordered that the following six vehicles be taken over:
- KBW 872T – Toyota Fielder
- KCP 586S – Toyota Rumion
- KCZ 988R – Toyota Prado
- KCW 236E – Toyota HZJ79R Van/Pickup
- KBH 208Q – Mitsubishi Fuso
- KCC 510B – Toyota Station Wagon
The court also directed NTSA to issue the necessary registration documents reflecting the change in ownership.
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What the Law Says About Vehicles Linked to Crime
Meanwhile, under the law, vehicles connected to criminal activities can be stopped, searched, detained, or taken by authorities during investigations.
Police can search a vehicle where they have reasonable grounds to suspect that it contains stolen property or other unlawful items, while vehicles may also be held at a police station as investigations continue.
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In cases where a vehicle is found to have been used to commit or facilitate an offence, or was acquired using proceeds of crime, a court can order that it be permanently taken over by the government.
However, where an owner can demonstrate that the vehicle was used in an offence without their knowledge or consent, the court may order its release after investigations.
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Photo of Nairobi Traffic Officers During Vehicle Inspection. PHOTO/NTSA.