Gospel artist Ringtone charged in alleged scheme to steal Ksh.50M Karen land

Gospel artist Alex Nyachonga Apoko, popularly known as Ringtone, was on Thursday arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts alongside his co-accused Alfred Juma Ayora over allegations of defrauding a businesswoman of a parcel of land worth Ksh.50 million.

The two were charged with three counts including conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and perjury, in connection to a property located in the Karen area of Nairobi.

According to court documents, the accused allegedly conspired to fraudulently acquire land parcel number NAIROBI/BLOCK 99/142**, measuring approximately 0.1908 hectares, belonging to Terresia Adhiambo Odhiambo.

The prosecution stated that the accused falsely claimed adverse possession, alleging that they had occupied the land for over two decades, a claim they are said to have known was untrue.

Further, the prosecution alleged that on February 28, 2023, in Nairobi, the duo swore a false affidavit before advocate S.M. Katonya declaring long-term occupancy of the disputed property—an act said to have been committed with full knowledge of its falsity.

Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego will on Monday next week make a ruling on whether it will grant Ringtone and his co-accused bail or not.