Last Updated on March 3, 2026 by courtnews reporter
Alice Nyawira Charged With Defrauding Job Seekers
Alice Nyawira has been charged with defrauding job seekers in a Sh2 million police recruitment scam.
Nyawira, also known as Alicia Nyawira, appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Theresia Nyangena. She denied all charges.
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Sh2 Million Police Recruitment Scam
Prosecutors allege that Alice Nyawira defrauded Margaret Wangui Njunguna of Sh2,070,000.
The alleged offences occurred between November 18, 2025, and December 25, 2025, in Nairobi County.
According to the charge sheet, Nyawira claimed she could facilitate the recruitment of four individuals into the National Police Service.
The prosecution says she knew that claim was false.
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Charges Under Penal Code
The main charge falls under Section 313 of the Penal Code.
This law criminalises obtaining money by false pretences with intent to defraud.
The court also heard that Nyawira received the money through Safaricom M-Pesa accounts registered in her name.
Investigators believe she knew or had reason to believe the funds were proceeds of crime.
Additional Money Laundering Counts
Nyawira faces alternative charges under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
These include:
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Possession of proceeds of crime
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Use of proceeds of crime
Prosecutors allege she transacted the Sh2,070,000 through the same mobile money accounts despite knowing the funds were derived from criminal activity.
Bail Terms
The court released Alice Nyawira on:
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Sh1 million bond
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Alternative cash bail of Sh500,000
The case will be mentioned on March 16.
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