Kisii court summons bank manager over Ksh.52M theft allegations

A Kisii court has summoned an NCBA Bank employee to appear physically for plea taking over allegations of stealing more than Ksh.52 million from the financial institution.

According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Philip Rotich Kiprono, an operations manager at NCBA’s Kisii branch, is accused of committing 134 criminal charges during his tenure. 

According to the charge sheet, Kiprono allegedly siphoned Ksh.52,404,084.95 from the bank on diverse dates between December 13, 2022, and October 10, 2024, while serving in his managerial capacity at the Kisii branch.

Part of the charges include theft by servant, acquisition of proceeds of crime, possession and use of proceeds of crime, as well as forgery and uttering false documents. 

The offences are said to contravene provisions of the Penal Code and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009.

If convicted, the bank manager is set to face heavy penalties, including possible jail terms and recovery proceedings.

The prosecution, led by Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (SADPP) Solomon Njeru, appealed to the court to compel Kiprono’s physical attendance.

Senior Principal Magistrate Benard Obae Omwansa directed the suspect to appear in court on October 2 for plea-taking.