Last Updated on May 4, 2026 by carolyne juma

Phyllis Muthoni Case: Two Employees Charged Over Sh18.4 Million Phone Theft

Published: May 4, 2026 | 5:18 PM EAT

Phyllis Muthoni case Kenya

Two employees have been charged in a Nairobi court over the alleged theft of mobile phones worth Sh18.4 million from their employer.

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Two employees charged in court

Phyllis Muthoni Karanja and Ann Nyambura Ng’anga appeared before Geoffrey Onsarigo where they denied the charges.

Details of the alleged theft

According to the charge sheet:

• The offences occurred between June 2024 and November 2025

• The incident took place at Redmitech EA Limited in Nairobi CBD

• Mobile phones valued at Sh18,409,160 were allegedly stolen

The court heard that the items belonged to their employer and were entrusted to them through their roles.

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Roles of the accused

The prosecution stated that:

• Muthoni served as a warehouse manager

• Nyambura worked as an accountant

Nyambura is further accused of:

• Falsifying company records

• Concealing the alleged theft

Court ruling on bail

The court granted both accused:

• Bond of Sh2 million each

• Surety of the same amount

• Requirement of a credible contact person

Why this case matters

The case highlights:

• Employee-related fraud risks

• Internal control failures in companies

• Rising financial crime cases in Kenya

Conclusion

The case against Phyllis Muthoni Karanja and Ann Nyambura Ng’anga will proceed as the court examines evidence surrounding the alleged Sh18.4 million theft.