Khalif Kairo Arrested Again Over Fresh Fraud Allegations
- Joseph Kairo Wambui, better known as Khalif Kairo, has been arrested for fraud at Milimani Law Courts
- The flamboyant businessman allegedly took full payment for a BMW but failed to deliver the vehicle
- This arrest comes amid multiple ongoing fraud cases related to similar car deals for Kairo
Controversial second-hand car dealer Joseph Kairo Wambui, widely known as Khalif Kairo, has once again found himself on the wrong side of the law after being arrested over new fraud allegations.
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A video circulating on social media captures the moment police officers handcuffed the businessman outside the Milimani Law Courts.
Is Khalif Kairo criminal?
Dressed sharply in a suit and clutching his phone, Kairo appeared composed as his hands were cuffed, a stark contrast to the mounting accusations against him.
Sources privy to the incident revealed that Kairo was arrested following a fresh complaint from a disgruntled client.
The client accused him of taking full payment for a BMW luxury vehicle but failing to deliver it, prompting the police to take swift action.
Kairo's name has become synonymous with controversy in the car dealership industry.
Why was Khalif Kairo granted bail?
On January 14, he was released on a KSh 1 million cash bail in each of two separate criminal cases, amounting to a total of KSh 2 million, after spending three days in custody.
He faced accusations of defrauding his clients of over KSh 5 million by falsely promising to facilitate the purchase of motor vehicles for them.
While granting Kairo bail, Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina encouraged the involved parties to consider an out-of-court settlement, citing the nature of the charges as misdemeanours.
Onyina noted that there was no compelling reason to deny Kairo bond, adding that he did not consider the accused a flight risk.
Kairo was charged with two counts of cheating under section 315 of the Penal Code.
For each count, the court offered a cash bail of KSh 1 million, with a bond option as an alternative.
He appeared at the Milimani Law Courts, where he denied the charges, represented by prominent lawyers Danstan Omari, Cliff Ombeta, and Martina Swiga.
According to the prosecution, Kairo allegedly deceived Dona Ayalo Okoth into transferring KSh 2,984,998 into his business account for a Subaru Outback, knowing that the promise was false.
In another instance, Kairo's company, Kai and Karo Limited, reportedly collected KSh 2,145,150 to facilitate the importation of a Honda Vezel Hybrid from Japan, but the transaction failed.
Despite the allegations, Kairo maintained his innocence before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina.
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Why did Khalif Kairo plead with Kenyans for forgiveness?
A few days ago, Kairo pleaded with Kenyans for forgiveness with a more humble tone than his usual confident and brash demeanour.
In a post on X, he expressed contentment that his business and personal misfortunes could be seen as karma for those who held grudges against him.
The auto content creator clarified that he harboured no ill feelings toward anyone and hoped that his hard luck would balance any past wrongs.
Kairo expressed his desire to start afresh, asking for forgiveness from anyone he may have offended through his work or lifestyle.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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