Man in court over fake Denmark job scam released on bond

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A Nairobi court on Thursday released Daniel Mbithi Kyalo on bond after he denied charges of obtaining money by false pretences in a fake Denmark job scam.

The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego at Milimani Law Courts, directed the accused to deposit his passport. 

His bond was set at Sh 500,000 with one surety of a similar amount, or alternatively, a cash bail of Sh 200,000 with two contact persons.

"The accused is released on bond of Sh 500,000 with one surety, or alternatively, Sh 200,000 cash with two contact persons. He shall deposit his passport in court," ruled Magistrate Alego.

Kyalo is accused of obtaining money from two women by falsely promising that he could secure warehouse operative jobs in Denmark.

Daniel Mbithi Kyalo before Milimani law courts Nairobi.

According to the charge sheet, he faces two counts involving Sh 253,000 obtained from the victims under the alleged scheme.

In the first count, prosecutors allege that between July 1, 2025, and September 24, 2025, at Norwich House along Kimathi Lane in Nairobi, he obtained sh 253,000 from Christine Jelagat Sitienei by falsely claiming he could secure employment for her son, Vincent Kipkemboi Birgen.

He is also accused of obtaining sh 253,000 from Winnie Jepchirchir on April 28, 2025, by falsely promising to help her secure a job in Denmark for her brother, Vincent Kipkemboi Birgen.

Kyalo denied the charges and pleaded not guilty. The prosecution did not oppose his release on bond but requested two weeks for mention of the case.

The case is set for mention on January 22, 2026, for further directions.

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