Ex-DCI Boss Ordered Probe into JamboPay Scam, Court Told
In a dramatic revelation, Ondoro testified that Muchemi allegedly attempted to bribe Governor Sonko at his residence in Kanamai, Kilifi County. Due to jurisdictional limitations, the matter was referred to the DCI office in Mtwapa. Two detectives were assigned to accompany Sonko,..
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A retired senior police officer has testified in a Nairobi court, linking former Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Ndegwa Muhoro to a probe into JamboPay agents over alleged fraud involving Nairobi City Hall revenue. The investigation, triggered by complaints from former Governor Mike Sonko and Bunge la Mwananchi President Henry Shitanda, targeted Webtribe Ltd and its CEO, Danson Muchemi.
- Former Commissioner of Police Joseph Ondoro revealed he was instructed by Ndegwa Muhoro to lead a cybercrime investigation against JamboPay agents for operating unauthorized revenue collection outlets and failing to remit full amounts to Nairobi County.
- Danson Muchemi allegedly attempted to bribe Governor Sonko at his Kanamai residence in Kilifi County, leading to a recorded conversation between them.
- Former Nairobi County Finance CEC Winfred Gathagu claims senior State House officials orchestrated a political scheme in 2019 to remove Sonko, framing a corruption scandal to justify his impeachment due to his anti-graft stance.
- Chief Inspector Kiptoo Kisorio testified that Muchemi offered Sonko between Sh4 million and Sh5 million daily to continue collecting revenue.
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Government Measures to Combat Corruption and Enhance Accountability - July 2025
Kenya's government is implementing a new mobile application for civil servants, led by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, to combat 'ghost workers' and improve attendance by requiring installations for salary payments and attendance tracking. The Director of Public Prosecutions strongly opposed the bond application of police officer Klinzy Barasa Masinde, accused of shooting mask vendor Boniface Kariuki, citing concerns about witness intimidation and flight risk. Furthermore, Ex-DCI Boss George Kinoti was ordered to probe the JamboPay scam, underlining sustained efforts to address financial misconduct within government-affiliated systems.
