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A Nairobi court has released two men accused of obtaining Ksh5 million through fraud by falsely pretending that they were awarding a road construction contract. The two accused, Geoffrey Kipngetich Ngeno, alias Mr Kipkoech Kemboi, and Koffi Bill Atinda, alias Mogaka, pleaded not guilty before Milimani Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai after being arraigned and having the charges read to them. Geoffrey Kipngetich Ngeno, alias Mr Kipkoech Kemboi, and Koffi Bill Atinda, alias Mogaka during their plea taking on October 12,2026./photo/Echo News Digital. The prosecution alleges that the two, jointly with others not before the court, obtained Ksh5 million from Paul Onyango Omollo with intent to defraud him on September 8, 2026, at Rose Avenue in the Kilimani area of Nairobi County. According to the charge sheet, the accused allegedly obtained the money by falsely pretending that they were awarding Omollo a road contract. The alleged offence occurred on September 8, 2026, while Ngeno arrested on...

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has opposed bail for seven suspects charged with the murder of mental health psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso. The accused:Rose Mbithe, Angela Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, Elijah Kibellion, Pius Mbugua, Collins Bett and Maritim Kimutai appeared before the Milimani High Court on October 6,2026 where they pleaded not guilty. Accused Rose Mbithe, Angela Mulwa, Chris Mulwa, Elijah Kibellion,Kimwutai Maritim,Collins bett, Pius Mbugua during a court proceedings in October 6,2026 Counsel representing the first three accused, including 76-year-old Rose Mbithe, the mother of Angela and Chris, told the court that she was not a flight risk and lived with her children in Karen. The court was also told that Angela and Chris were officers of the court and would comply with all directions issued by the court. The defence further raised allegations that the accused had been tortured and intimidated during their arrests and while in custody. The defence co...