Khalif Kairo arraigned for allegedly defrauding clients in vehicle import deal

According to court documents obtained by Citizen.Digital, Kairo is accused of deceiving Jeff Kyule Munane between July 10 and July 29, 2024, in Westlands, Nairobi. 

The alleged scheme involved Kairo's company, Kai & Karo Limited, collecting Ksh 2,145,150 under the pretence of facilitating the importation of a Honda Vezel Hybrid from Japan, which was never delivered.

In another incident, the businessman is accused of obtaining Ksh.2.9 million from Dona Ayalo Okoth 'through a fraudulent trick,' claiming to be in a position to import a Subaru Outback. 

The second incident occurred in July of last year, and detectives say the car has yet to be delivered despite being paid in full. 

The prosecution presented an affidavit from investigating officer Esther Mburu, who opposed bail on the grounds that Kairo is a significant flight risk. 

The affidavit stated that granting bail would jeopardise the judicial process, claiming that Kairo's actions indicate a pattern of deliberate deception.

The court heard that Kairo was apprehended on January 11, 2025, and has been in custody since. 

The prosecution further pointed out that the accused has the means and potential to evade justice if released, citing his alleged history of involvement in fraudulent schemes.