Caretaker in Court for Allegedly Stealing 14 Cows, Money From High Court Judge
- Given Chinkonkota, a trusted caretaker, is at the centre of a shocking theft case involving a High Court judge
- The 43-year-old is accused of stealing 14 cows, 2,000 blocks, and other goods worth over KSh 122,800 from his employer
- He now faces two charges, theft and theft by servant, in a case that has stirred public outrage over betrayal of trust and alleged abuse of responsibility
A 43-year-old caretaker has been dragged to court for allegedly stealing livestock, building materials, and other goods worth over KSh 655,000 from a judge he was employed to serve.
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The accused, Given Chinkonkota, is alleged to have committed the thefts between September 1, 2024, and May 22, 2025.
How Given Chinkonkota stole from judge
Mwebantu reports that Given was working as a caretaker for Judge Edward Musona, the judge-in-charge of the High Court’s Industrial Relations Division.
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He now faces two charges, theft and theft by servant, after he allegedly stole 14 cows valued at KSh 535,000 in the first count.
Prosecutors say he was entrusted with the responsibility of looking after the livestock, but instead misappropriated them.
In the second count, he is accused of stealing additional property from the judge’s premises, including 2,000 building blocks, two solar panels, two rolls of poly pipes, and eight chickens, all valued at KSh 122,800.
Social media reactions
The case has drawn attention due to the high-profile status of the complainant and the sheer volume of items involved in the alleged theft.
Boniface Chisala
"I have issues in understanding his duties because heading cattle requires someone to do it the whole day. My question now is, how does he manage to do all these?"
Lawrence Kamfwa
"Who knows, maybe the caretaker's next move was to sell part of the plot or farm land, getting to that extent."
Arnold Namushi
"People are rushing to wonder who steals from a judge. I am left to wonder how he managed to be caretaker for cows, chickens and blocks, which need a truck to carry."
Kelvin Tendai Mvula
"This one will go in for a long time. How do you steal from someone who has your life in his hands?
Given is expected to take plea before a magistrate, where he will have the opportunity to respond to the charges and attempt to clear his name.
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Man charged with stealing KSh 356m
Meanwhile, the director of OKI General Trading Limited was charged with stealing over KSh 356 million from the company between 2020 and 2024.
Court documents seen by TUKO.co.ke indicate that the alleged theft occurred in Baba Dogo, Nairobi, where the director reportedly exploited his position to misappropriate company funds.
Honey Khatwani, through his lawyer Kennedy Echesa, pleaded for lenient bail terms, adding that he was not a flight risk.
The court is set to rule on the bail application, with the prosecution urging for strict conditions due to the large sums involved.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
