Written By Andrew Kariuki
A Nairobi businessman has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud involving USD 70,200 (approximately Ksh 9.4 million).
David Waweru Kamotho appeared before the Milimani Law Courts, accused of deceiving Kipngeno Obed Kigen into transferring the amount on March 15, 2023, in Westlands, Nairobi. According to the prosecution, Kamotho allegedly obtained the money through a “fraudulent trick.”
Defence counsel for Kamotho argued that the charges were baseless and that the disputed transaction stemmed from a legitimate business deal involving a consignment tied to a material contract that was later reported stolen.
The lawyer further emphasized that Kamotho, a Nairobi-based entrepreneur, had cooperated fully with investigators for nearly a year and was not a flight risk.
He requested the court to grant lenient bail terms, proposing a cash bail of Ksh 10,000, citing his client’s consistent compliance with police summons.
The prosecution did not oppose the bond request, noting that the matter remains under review by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The court ordered the defence to submit all relevant documents before scheduling the case for further mention.
