Last Updated on May 4, 2026 by carolyne juma

Chris Obure Case: Court Orders Forfeiture of Ksh706 Million Linked to Private Jet Firms

Published: May 4, 2026 | 6:02 PM EAT

Chris Obure case Kenya

The High Court has ordered the forfeiture of over Ksh706 million linked to firms associated with Philip Chrisantus Obure, also known as Chris Obure.

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Court orders forfeiture of funds

Justice P. J. Otieno ruled that the funds held by two private jet companies were proceeds of crime.

The affected firms are:

• Cullinan Private Jets Corp

• Glo Jets International Limited

Details of the seized funds

According to court records:

• Cullinan Private Jets held USD 5.4 million (approx. Ksh698 million) at I&M Bank

• Additional Ksh696,070 was also found in the same bank

• Glo Jets International held USD 24,712 (approx. Ksh3.1 million) and Ksh1.1 million at Ecobank

Court ruling on source of funds

Justice Otieno stated that the companies failed to explain the origin of the money.

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“The companies have not demonstrated any lawful basis for the funds… the money is presumed to be proceeds of crime.”

Role of Assets Recovery Agency

The case was filed by the Assets Recovery Agency under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.

The court directed that:

• All funds be forfeited

• The Assets Recovery Agency takes full control

• The money becomes government property

Why this case matters

The Chris Obure case highlights:

• Crackdown on illicit financial flows

• Enforcement of anti-money laundering laws

• Increased scrutiny of corporate accounts

Conclusion

The ruling marks a significant victory for authorities in the fight against financial crime, as funds linked to Philip Chrisantus Obure are now forfeited to the state.