NAIROBI, Kenya- Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has extended a hand of help to car dealer Joseph Kairu Wambui, alias Khalif Kairo, following his recent legal issues.
The lawyer says like any other business people, Kairo is facing challenges due to “a hostile business environment.”
“I am willing to mediate between him and the complainant and resolve this matter amicably,” the lawyer said in a Tweet.
He also cautioned Kenyans against celebrating his misfortunes saying, “It is sad.”
“But it sad to see some lowlifes rejoicing at his misfortunes. Good people, all types of businesses face challenges and difficult times. And this young man is facing business challenges,” reads the tweet.
As a young businessman, the lawyer said it was not okay to drag him to court.
“Taking to court isn’t how to treat young aspiring Kenyans trying to make money…” he added.
According to the Director of Public Prosecutions, Kairo who was charged on Monday, faces charges of cheating contrary to Section 315 of the Penal Code.
“The court heard that between 29th July 2024 and 16th November 2024 at an unknown location within the Republic of Kenya, Khalif Kairo, a motor vehicle dealer, induced Dona Ayolo Okoth to transfer a sum of Ksh. 2,984,998 into Kai & Karo Limited’s KCB account while falsely pretending he will purchase a motor vehicle, make Subaru Outback, a fact he knew to be false,” the ODPP said in a Tweet.
Joseph Kairu Wambui, alias Khalif Kairo, was on 13th January 2025 charged at the Milimani Law Courts with cheating contrary to Section 315 of the Penal Code.The court heard that between 29th July 2024 and 16th November, 2024 at an unknown location within the Republic of Kenya,…
He is also accused of an additional charge whose particulars indicate on diverse dates between 10th July 2024 and 29th July 2024 at Westlands suburb within Nairobi County, by means of fraudulent tricks, he induced Jeff Kyule Munane to pay through his company, Kai & Karo Limited, Sh2,145,150 towards importation of a motor vehicle make Honda Vezel Hybrid from Japan, which he never delivered.
He pleaded not guilty to all the charges before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina.
Prosecution through Joyce Olajo opposed his release on bail on grounds that he was a flight risk and may abscond court.
The court heard that the accused had procured an air ticket on 10th January 2025, a day before his arrest and was meant to fly to New York, USA on January 12.
