How home buyer was conned Sh65m in Lavington defective property deal

Grace Kerubo Orioki accused of defrauding a buyer of Sh65 million in a Lavington property deal, appears in Milimani Law Courts on Jan 19, 2026.[Nancy Gitonga, Standard]A Nairobi woman told the court on Monday how she was allegedly conned out of Sh65 million while attempting to buy an upscale house in Nairobi’s Lavington.Testifying before Milimani Magistrate Rose Ndombi, Eunice Museumbi said the accused, Grace Kerubo Orioki, trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, promised her a “ready-to-move-in” home that later turned out to have serious structural defects.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp“The accused(Grace) had assured me the house was in good condition and that my family could settle there comfortably. But when we came for the first visit, the defects were so visible on the walls, there were cracks everywhere that everyone could see,” Museumbi told the court.She added that repeated requests for repairs went unanswered.“After I had paid Sh65 million, I felt exposed. I had no documents,no occupancy certificate, nothing, yet the vendor had everything. I asked my lawyer to involve the DCI after I realised the vendor was trying to obtain more money under false pretences.”In her testimony, Museumbi told the court that in January 2025, while walking in the neighbourhood, she discovered the same house re-advertised for sale at Sh80 million, five million higher than the original asking price.“For me, that was a red flag. I even visited the house and the gardener confirmed it was being sold for Sh80 million,” she said.According to her testimony, she had first seen the  Kaputiei Road property advertised on social media in July 2024.After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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A Nairobi woman told the court on Monday how she was allegedly conned out of Sh65 million while attempting to buy an upscale house in Nairobi’s Lavington.Testifying before Milimani Magistrate Rose Ndombi, Eunice Museumbi said the accused, Grace Kerubo Orioki, trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, promised her a “ready-to-move-in” home that later turned out to have serious structural defects.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp“The accused(Grace) had assured me the house was in good condition and that my family could settle there comfortably. But when we came for the first visit, the defects were so visible on the walls, there were cracks everywhere that everyone could see,” Museumbi told the court.She added that repeated requests for repairs went unanswered.“After I had paid Sh65 million, I felt exposed. I had no documents,no occupancy certificate, nothing, yet the vendor had everything. I asked my lawyer to involve the DCI after I realised the vendor was trying to obtain more money under false pretences.”In her testimony, Museumbi told the court that in January 2025, while walking in the neighbourhood, she discovered the same house re-advertised for sale at Sh80 million, five million higher than the original asking price.“For me, that was a red flag. I even visited the house and the gardener confirmed it was being sold for Sh80 million,” she said.According to her testimony, she had first seen the  Kaputiei Road property advertised on social media in July 2024.After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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A Nairobi woman told the court on Monday how she was allegedly conned out of Sh65 million while attempting to buy an upscale house in Nairobi’s Lavington.Testifying before Milimani Magistrate Rose Ndombi, Eunice Museumbi said the accused, Grace Kerubo Orioki, trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, promised her a “ready-to-move-in” home that later turned out to have serious structural defects.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp“The accused(Grace) had assured me the house was in good condition and that my family could settle there comfortably. But when we came for the first visit, the defects were so visible on the walls, there were cracks everywhere that everyone could see,” Museumbi told the court.She added that repeated requests for repairs went unanswered.“After I had paid Sh65 million, I felt exposed. I had no documents,no occupancy certificate, nothing, yet the vendor had everything. I asked my lawyer to involve the DCI after I realised the vendor was trying to obtain more money under false pretences.”In her testimony, Museumbi told the court that in January 2025, while walking in the neighbourhood, she discovered the same house re-advertised for sale at Sh80 million, five million higher than the original asking price.“For me, that was a red flag. I even visited the house and the gardener confirmed it was being sold for Sh80 million,” she said.According to her testimony, she had first seen the  Kaputiei Road property advertised on social media in July 2024.After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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Testifying before Milimani Magistrate Rose Ndombi, Eunice Museumbi said the accused, Grace Kerubo Orioki, trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, promised her a “ready-to-move-in” home that later turned out to have serious structural defects.Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp“The accused(Grace) had assured me the house was in good condition and that my family could settle there comfortably. But when we came for the first visit, the defects were so visible on the walls, there were cracks everywhere that everyone could see,” Museumbi told the court.She added that repeated requests for repairs went unanswered.“After I had paid Sh65 million, I felt exposed. I had no documents,no occupancy certificate, nothing, yet the vendor had everything. I asked my lawyer to involve the DCI after I realised the vendor was trying to obtain more money under false pretences.”In her testimony, Museumbi told the court that in January 2025, while walking in the neighbourhood, she discovered the same house re-advertised for sale at Sh80 million, five million higher than the original asking price.“For me, that was a red flag. I even visited the house and the gardener confirmed it was being sold for Sh80 million,” she said.According to her testimony, she had first seen the  Kaputiei Road property advertised on social media in July 2024.After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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“The accused(Grace) had assured me the house was in good condition and that my family could settle there comfortably. But when we came for the first visit, the defects were so visible on the walls, there were cracks everywhere that everyone could see,” Museumbi told the court.She added that repeated requests for repairs went unanswered.“After I had paid Sh65 million, I felt exposed. I had no documents,no occupancy certificate, nothing, yet the vendor had everything. I asked my lawyer to involve the DCI after I realised the vendor was trying to obtain more money under false pretences.”In her testimony, Museumbi told the court that in January 2025, while walking in the neighbourhood, she discovered the same house re-advertised for sale at Sh80 million, five million higher than the original asking price.“For me, that was a red flag. I even visited the house and the gardener confirmed it was being sold for Sh80 million,” she said.According to her testimony, she had first seen the  Kaputiei Road property advertised on social media in July 2024.After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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She added that repeated requests for repairs went unanswered.“After I had paid Sh65 million, I felt exposed. I had no documents,no occupancy certificate, nothing, yet the vendor had everything. I asked my lawyer to involve the DCI after I realised the vendor was trying to obtain more money under false pretences.”In her testimony, Museumbi told the court that in January 2025, while walking in the neighbourhood, she discovered the same house re-advertised for sale at Sh80 million, five million higher than the original asking price.“For me, that was a red flag. I even visited the house and the gardener confirmed it was being sold for Sh80 million,” she said.According to her testimony, she had first seen the  Kaputiei Road property advertised on social media in July 2024.After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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“After I had paid Sh65 million, I felt exposed. I had no documents,no occupancy certificate, nothing, yet the vendor had everything. I asked my lawyer to involve the DCI after I realised the vendor was trying to obtain more money under false pretences.”In her testimony, Museumbi told the court that in January 2025, while walking in the neighbourhood, she discovered the same house re-advertised for sale at Sh80 million, five million higher than the original asking price.“For me, that was a red flag. I even visited the house and the gardener confirmed it was being sold for Sh80 million,” she said.According to her testimony, she had first seen the  Kaputiei Road property advertised on social media in July 2024.After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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In her testimony, Museumbi told the court that in January 2025, while walking in the neighbourhood, she discovered the same house re-advertised for sale at Sh80 million, five million higher than the original asking price.“For me, that was a red flag. I even visited the house and the gardener confirmed it was being sold for Sh80 million,” she said.According to her testimony, she had first seen the  Kaputiei Road property advertised on social media in July 2024.After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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“For me, that was a red flag. I even visited the house and the gardener confirmed it was being sold for Sh80 million,” she said.According to her testimony, she had first seen the  Kaputiei Road property advertised on social media in July 2024.After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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According to her testimony, she had first seen the  Kaputiei Road property advertised on social media in July 2024.After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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After viewing the house, they met the accused, who presented herself as the vendor.The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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The court heard that negotiations between the parties resulted in an agreed purchase price of Sh75.5 million, with the transaction to be completed within 90 days from August 2024.By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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By the time disputes arose, Museumbi said she had already paid about Sh65 million, representing about 85 per cent of the agreed price, were transferred from her Standard Chartered Bank account to an I&M Bank account held by Grace Omwega.The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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The court heard that the transaction hit a snag when the accused allegedly refused to vacate the premises, insisting instead that full payment had to be made first.“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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“We were clear that we wanted to view the house when it was vacant before paying the balance. But the accused refused, insisting that full payment had to be made first,” she said.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPEven after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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Even after the accused vacated the premises in November 2024, access remained limited.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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She testified that their advocates were permitted only a one-hour supervised inspection, time she described as insufficient for a thorough assessment of the multimillion-shilling property.“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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“We were allowed only a one-hour supervised inspection. During that time, we noticed cracks on pillars, beams, and the servants’ quarters, issues that were too obvious to ignore,” Museumbi said.A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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A structural engineer later confirmed that the building’s integrity had been compromised, a report which Museumbi forwarded to the accused through advocates.“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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“No repairs were done, and communication broke down. I felt unprotected after paying most of the money without assurance that the house was fit for habitation,” she said.Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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Museumbi testified that with Sh10.5 million still outstanding on the purchase price, the accused's advocates issued a 21-day demand notice requiring payment or threatening to rescind the sale agreement.The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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The court heard that by this point, Museumbi felt legally exposed, having paid the bulk of the purchase price without receiving completion documents or assurances that the house was habitable."We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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"We did not feel protected. We had paid most of the money, but the house was not in a condition we could live in," she said.Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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Museumbi told the court she opted to terminate the transaction and requested a refund, which was not forthcoming.She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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She then reported the matter to theDirectorate of Criminal Investigations.During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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During cross-examination, defence counsel challenged Museumbi's account, pointing to alleged inconsistencies in the stated purchase price and the amounts claimed to have been paid.The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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The court heard from the defence that the sale agreement was entered into voluntarily, with clear terms on completion timelines and vacant possession.The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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The defence disputed claims that proper inspection was denied.Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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Defence counsel told the court no official public or government document declares the house uninhabitable.In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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In the case, Kerubo also known as Grace Kerubo Omambia Omwega and trading as Nazziwa Investment Limited, is charged under Section 313 of the Penal Code with obtaining Sh65 million by false pretences.According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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According to the charge sheet, the prosecution alleges that on diverse dates between August 1 and November 30, 2024, the accused deliberately concealed material structural defects in Villa No. 3 Nasidai Villas, situated on L.R. No. 373411444, Kaputei Gardens, Lavington, while falsely representing the property as being in sound condition, thereby inducing Museumbi to part with the money.The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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The accused has denied the charges and was released on cash bail of Sh100,000.The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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The case will be mentioned on March 5 for further hearing.Follow The Standard
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