Court Reprimands Officer Over Delays in KSh 350M Fraud Case
The magistrate granted the ODPP a final chance to avail all documentary evidence and scheduled a pre-trial and mention for August 10, 2025.
A Nairobi magistrate has warned the investigating officer over alleged delays in a high-profile Ksh 350 million fraud case involving former Oki General Trading Limited director Honey Khatwani.
The matter that came up for mention before Milimani trial magistrate Dolphina Alego was nearly disrupted after the prosecution sought more time to supply crucial documentary evidence to the defense. However, the magistrate rejected the request and squarely blamed the investigating officer—who was present in court—for derailing the case.
“You must stop playing games with this matter. This conduct could be construed as collusion with the accused to frustrate the case,” the Magistrate warned .
The prosecution, through the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), had asked for a one-week adjournment to finalize the submission of documents. This was opposed by the defense, who argued that the accused’s right to a fair and speedy trial was being compromised.
The magistrate granted the ODPP a final chance to avail all documentary evidence and scheduled a pre-trial and mention for August 10, 2025.
According to the charge sheet, Khatwani is accused of stealing over Ksh 350 million from a company based in Baba Dogo, Nairobi, between January 2020 and June 2024. The funds are alleged to have come into his possession by virtue of his role as director.
The accused, currently out on a cash bail of KSh 5 million or an alternative bond of Ksh 10 million, is also alleged to have intimidated witnesses. Complainants have raised concerns over possible interference by influential businessmen and investigators.
