Fake LPG Gas Trader Jailed

A 38 year Nairobi businessman Adan Hassan has been fined Ksh300,000 by a Nairobi court.

This was after he pleaded guilty to charges of refilling gas cylinders without authority.

Mr. Hassan was arraigned before Milimani magistrate Esther Kimilu. 

According to the charge sheet, the businessman was arrested on April 16, 2021, at City Gas limited LPG storage and refilling facility situated off Lunga Lunga road off industrial area within Nairobi county.

He was said to have refilled asserted brand LPG cylinders without the authority from Brand owners.

In his mitigation through lawyer Julius Onyoka, the accused pleaded with the court to give him lenient sentencing since he is a family man, and he has been attending court. 

He was however sentenced to two years imprisonment with Ksh300, 000 fine alternatives.

*This article was written by Meshack Makau for Uzalendo News.  Email: uzalendonews24@gmail.com to submit your story.

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