In Summary: Amb. Esther Waringa is said to have obtained credit against the law by organizing a meeting, with food and defaulting the bill.
Written By Cyrus Kimanga
Amb. Esther Waringa, a candidate for the 2022 presidential election, appeared in court and was charged with obtaining credit against the law.
She is said to have incurred a debt or liability from PASCALIA MWENDE Maingi she obtained credit amounting to Sh 67,200 by falsely pretending that she was in a position to pay for food, drinks, tents and catering services for a meeting.
According to court documents, the offence was committed on September 21, 2021 at Museum Ground Bomb blast within Nairobi County.
Explaining why she skipped court sessions over the same, Amb. Waringa said she was admitted at a hospital and that is the reason she did not appear in court for plea taking last time.
“I was at the hospital. I didn’t go to the hospital physically. I communicated to my lawyer but he told me later, “she said.
She did not have a lawyer when she appeared before magistrate Bernard Ochoi.
The prosecution said she has not shown any evidence and the advocate is not in court and no medical evidence has been provided in court to show that she was unwell.
She pleaded guilty to the offense.
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