By Peter John
A Nairobi man accused of fraudulent disposal of mortgaged goods and issuing a bad cheque has pleaded not guilty to both counts before the Milimani Law Courts.
Harun Mugo Muigai was presented in court following his arrest on 18 November 2025.
According to the charge sheet, he is alleged to have disposed of a motor vehicle that had been mortgaged to Mwananchi Credit Limited, without the company’s consent.
The incident is reported to have occurred on 21 February 2025 within Nairobi County.
In the second count, Muigai is accused of issuing a cheque worth Ksh 66,000 to Mwananchi Credit Limited on 18 February 2025, despite allegedly knowing that the cheque would not be honoured.
The cheque was reportedly returned unpaid with the remark “insufficient funds.”
During the court session, his lawyer urged the magistrate to consider favourable bail and bond terms, arguing that Muigai was not a flight risk and was willing to comply with all court directions.
After listening to both sides, the magistrate granted him a bond of Ksh 300,000 with one surety of the same amount or alternatively a cash bail of Ksh 100,000 accompanied by one contact person.
The case is scheduled for mention on 28 November 2025 for pre-trial directions as both the prosecution and defence prepare their submissions.
