Controversial car dealer Joseph Kairo Wambui, commonly known as Khalif Kairo, was arrested once again on Tuesday, just moments after attending a court mention for one of his numerous fraud cases. Detectives apprehended him based on new allegations involving a Volkswagen Tiguan, where Kairo allegedly accepted payment for the SUV but failed to deliver it to the buyer.
Kairo’s appearance at Milimani Law Courts was linked to a separate fraud charge for which he was granted a cash bail of Ksh 2 million on January 14, 2025. This case revolves around accusations of defrauding clients out of millions by taking payments for vehicles that were never delivered, a pattern that has raised serious concerns about his business practices.
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Kairo’s Legal Troubles Intensify with New Charges
As Kairo exited the courtroom, detectives intercepted him and escorted him into a police vehicle for further questioning. The new allegations related to the Volkswagen Tiguan highlight a broader scheme in which Kairo is accused of swindling clients through his company, Kai & Kairo Limited.
During the court session, Kairo made an urgent plea to Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina, requesting the release of his passport so that he could attend a fundraising event in the United States for seven days. His defense lawyer, Davidson Makau, reassured the court that Kairo was not a flight risk and would return after the trip.
However, the prosecution demanded that Kairo provide full details of his travel plans, including departure dates and itinerary, before the request could be considered. Magistrate Onyina directed that the matter be mentioned again on January 31, giving the defense time to submit the required documentation for the court’s review.
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Fraudulent Transactions Involving Honda Vezel Hybrid and Subaru Outback
This recent arrest adds to Kairo’s mounting legal troubles. In one case, he is accused of defrauding Jeff Munane of Ksh 2.1 million between July 10 and July 25, 2024. Munane allegedly paid the amount to Kai & Kairo Limited for the importation of a Honda Vezel Hybrid from Japan, a vehicle that was never delivered.
In another instance, Kairo is accused of convincing Dona Okoth to transfer Ksh 2.98 million to his company’s KCB bank account between July 29 and November 16, 2024. The funds were supposedly meant to purchase a Subaru Outback, but the transaction was later revealed to be fraudulent.
For these allegations, Kairo was granted cash bail of Ksh 1 million for each charge or an alternative bond.
Investigations Into Kairo’s Business Practices Continue
The fresh fraud charges concerning the Volkswagen Tiguan are only the latest in a series of allegations against Kairo. Investigators are deepening their probe into Kairo’s business dealings, which appear to follow a disturbing pattern of taking payments for vehicles that clients never receive. As detectives continue to unravel the extent of his fraudulent activities, Kairo’s reputation as a car dealer is now under intense scrutiny.
The public remains eager to know the full extent of Kairo’s alleged schemes, with some wondering whether there are additional victims yet to come forward.
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