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July 8, 2026
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Former KTN, NTV Journalist and Wife Charged Over Multibillion Syokimau Fraud

Former KTN, NTV Journalist and Wife Charged Over Multibillion Syokimau Fraud

The case has dragged on since 2021, with the veteran journalist expected to know his fate and that of his wife in due time...

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A former KTN and NTV journalist and his wife face 12 charges for allegedly orchestrating a Ksh1.17 billion land fraud in Syokimau.

  • The accused are linked to a 3.775-hectare parcel of land valued at Ksh1.176 billion.
  • Key individuals involved include the former journalist and his wife, acting as directors of a firm used in the alleged scheme.
  • The prosecution alleges the couple used forged documents, including a fake title deed and a falsified grant, to fraudulently claim ownership.

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