Last Updated on March 12, 2026 by courtnews reporter

Nairobi Woman Charged in Sh1.9M Rose Coco Beans Fraud Case

Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 11:06 AM

Quick Summary

• Accused: Esther Waiyura Kibutu

• Court: Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi

• Charge: Obtaining goods by false pretences

• Amount involved: KSh 1.9 million

• Commodity: Rose coco beans

• Company mentioned: Unga Limited

• Allegation: Beans supplied but payment allegedly made with a dishonoured cheque

• Case status: Accused charged in court and proceedings ongoing

A Nairobi businesswoman, Esther Waiyura Kibutu, has been charged before a magistrate’s court at Milimani over an alleged KSh 1.9 million rose coco beans supply fraud involving a transaction linked to Unga Limited. Prosecutors claim the accused obtained the beans but issued a cheque that was later dishonoured.

The accused, Esther Waiyura Kibutu, appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Theresa Nyangena, where she denied the charges.

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Alleged Beans Supply Fraud

According to the prosecution, Kibutu allegedly induced George Mwiti to deliver 11,340 tonnes of Amana rose coco beans valued at Sh1,927,800 to Unga Limited.

Prosecutors told the court that she falsely claimed she would remit payments received from Unga Limited Kenya to the complainant.

The charge sheet states that the offence was committed on diverse dates between November 7 and November 20, 2025 in Nairobi with intent to defraud. Law and power kenya

Bad Cheque Charges

Kibutu is also facing two additional counts of issuing bad cheques.

According to court documents, she allegedly issued two cheques of Sh900,000 each to Taifa Smart Holdings Limited, knowing that the account had insufficient funds.

The cheques were allegedly issued on January 23 and January 30, 2026.

Court Grants Bail

After denying the charges, the court released Kibutu on Sh100,000 cash bail.

She was also required to provide one contact person as part of the bail conditions.

The case will be mentioned on March 24, 2026 for pre-trial directions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is Esther Waiyura Kibutu?

Esther Waiyura Kibutu is a Nairobi businesswoman charged in court over an alleged KSh 1.9 million fraud involving the supply of rose coco beans.

What is the fraud case about?

The case involves allegations that the accused obtained rose coco beans from a supplier and allegedly issued a cheque that later bounced, leading to fraud charges.

Which court handled the case?

The charges were presented at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, one of Kenya’s main criminal court stations.

What company is mentioned in the case?

The transaction is linked to dealings involving Unga Limited, a major Kenyan food and grain processing company.

What happens next in the case?

The accused will proceed through the criminal trial process, where the prosecution must present evidence before the court determines the outcome.