Businesswoman Charged with Theft and Property Damage Worth Nearly KSh 1 Million in Lang’ata

By Admin,

 A Nairobi businesswoman has been charged before the Kibera Law Courts for allegedly stealing valuables worth nearly KSh 1 million and destroying property belonging to her former husband in Lang’ata, Nairobi County.
Mary Waithira Gikonyo appeared before Principal Magistrate Agnetta Ogonda, where she pleaded not guilty to charges of theft and malicious damage to property.

Alleged Theft Along Kumbe Road, Hardy

According to the prosecution, the accused, together with others still at large, allegedly committed the offences on March 22, 2025, along Kumbe Road in Hardy Estate, Lang’ata Sub-county.

The court heard that Gikonyo and her accomplices stole assorted items including a gold Casino watch, an iPhone 14, a Samsung video camera, three HP laptops, two PlayStation consoles, and two wall clocks — all valued at KSh 933,500, property of Eric Munene.

In the second count, the accused is said to have willfully destroyed Munene’s main gate, house doors, window panes, and CCTV cameras, causing damages estimated at KSh 325,000.

Represented by lawyer John Swaka, the accused requested lenient bail terms, arguing that she was not a flight risk and was ready to cooperate with the authorities.

“Your Honour, I pray for lenient terms considering that the accused is not a flight risk and is willing to comply with any conditions set by this court,” Swaka told the court.

The defence further claimed that the dispute stemmed from a matrimonial disagreement between Gikonyo and her estranged husband, urging the court to view the matter in that context.

Prosecution Opposes Bail

State Prosecutor Ismail Jama opposed the bail application, urging the court to deny the accused release or impose strict terms, citing ongoing investigations.

“Your Honour, the investigating officer is still tracing the stolen items, and releasing the accused at this stage may interfere with ongoing investigations,” Jama submitted.

He added that while Article 49 of the Constitution guarantees the right to bail, it can be denied if compelling reasons exist.

The defence countered that no substantial grounds had been presented to justify the denial of bail.

Court Grants KSh 50,000 Cash Bail

After hearing arguments from both sides, Magistrate Ogonda ruled that there were no compelling reasons to deny bail, emphasizing that it is a constitutional right.

“I have considered the applications by both sides and hereby grant the accused person cash bail of KSh 50,000 with one contact person,” the magistrate ruled.
The court also barred the accused from contacting the investigating officer directly or indirectly, except through her lawyer.

The case will be mentioned on November 27, 2025, for pre-trial directions.

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