Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by courtnews reporter

Seven Suspects Charged in KSh60M Harambee House Tender Fraud Case

Updated: March 18, 2026 | CourtNews Kenya

Quick Summary

• Court: Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi

• Magistrate: Teresa Nyangena

• Main suspects: Michafi Musyoki Ngumbi, Evans Simotwo, Geofrey Were Odondi and others

• Complainant: Talal Yousef Yousef Zaitoun

• Amount involved: USD 470,750 (≈ KSh 60 million)

• Charge: Fraud, forgery, and proceeds of crime

• Status: Seven accused released on bail, one summoned

Seven suspects have been charged before a Nairobi court over an alleged KSh 60 million fraud scheme linked to a fake government tender.

The accused — including Michafi Musyoki Ngumbi, Evans Simotwo, Geofrey Were Odondi, Allan Mutahi Kariuki, Purity Nieri Niamu, Muniaro Jared Masinde and Kororia Simatwa — appeared before Chief Magistrate Teresa Nyangena at Milimani Law Courts, where they denied all charges.

read:John Kariuki Mwangi Charged in Nairobi Over Branding Tender Fraud Case

Co-Accused Fails to Appear

Another suspect, Rose Mbuthia, did not appear in court.

The magistrate issued summons requiring her to appear at the next court session.

Alleged Fake Government Tender Scheme

According to court documents, the accused allegedly conspired to defraud a foreign national, Talal Yousef Yousef Zaitoun, of USD 470,750 (approximately KSh 60 million).

The prosecution claims that between January 10 and February 25, 2026, the suspects falsely claimed they could secure a government tender for:

• Supply and delivery of 500 high-roof diesel Toyota Hiace ambulances

The accused allegedly misrepresented that the tender originated from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, claims investigators say were false.

read:Imam Charged Over Sh774,000 Umrah Fraud Case

Specific Charges Against Key Suspects

Geofrey Were Odondi

Geofrey Were Odondi faces additional charges of:

• Obtaining money by false pretences

• Acquisition of proceeds of crime

Prosecutors allege he received USD 450,750 through an Equity Bank account under Damira Multiactivities, knowing the funds were proceeds of crime.

Michafi Musyoki Ngumbi

Michafi Musyoki Ngumbi faces two counts of forgery.

He is accused of forging:

• A contract agreement between the Ministry of Interior and Jokara AB

• A notification of award letter

The documents were allegedly used to make the fake tender appear legitimate.

Court Decision on Bail

Chief Magistrate Teresa Nyangena granted each of the seven accused persons:

• Cash bail of KSh 300,000

The court directed that Rose Mbuthia appear as summoned.

The case will be mentioned on a later date.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many suspects were charged in the case?

Seven suspects were charged in court, while one co-accused failed to appear.

What is the Harambee House fraud case about?

The suspects are accused of defrauding a foreign national by claiming they could secure a government tender for ambulance supply.

How much money is involved?

The alleged fraud involves USD 470,750 (about KSh 60 million).

Which court is handling the case?

The case is before Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi.

What happens next?

The accused have been released on bail, and the case will proceed to mention and hearing.