A Nairobi court heard testimony about the Sh1 billion fraud case against David Kariuki Ngari, known as Gakuyo. Former CEO Moses Kariuki stated he managed customer relations and marketing at Gakuyo Real Estate. He resigned in 2018 as clients demanded refunds and title deeds. He signed documents, but Ngari made strategic decisions. Kariuki lost his house after failing to repay a Sh7 million loan.
Former transport manager Peter Ndirangu told the court he delivered sealed envelopes from Ekeza Sacco to Ngari. He carried out these tasks despite them falling outside his official duties. The company fired him in 2018 for alleged poor performance. Ndirangu denied feeling bitter about his dismissal. He mentioned he never received his final payment.
Ngari faces more than ten charges related to obtaining money through false promises. The case involves Sh2.45 million from an investor and Sh553,050 from a welfare group. The prosecution asked for a delay because witnesses refused to cooperate. The defense team argued that this extension harmed their client. Magistrate Ekhubi scheduled the next hearings for August 5-7, 2025.
Former transport manager Peter Ndirangu told the court he delivered sealed envelopes from Ekeza Sacco to Ngari. He carried out these tasks despite them falling outside his official duties. The company fired him in 2018 for alleged poor performance. Ndirangu denied feeling bitter about his dismissal. He mentioned he never received his final payment.
Ngari faces more than ten charges related to obtaining money through false promises. The case involves Sh2.45 million from an investor and Sh553,050 from a welfare group. The prosecution asked for a delay because witnesses refused to cooperate. The defense team argued that this extension harmed their client. Magistrate Ekhubi scheduled the next hearings for August 5-7, 2025.
