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- Nicodemus Osiemo, a former employee of Njiwa Sacco Society, faces over 457 charges, including stealing by servant and forgery, in connection with a Ksh.160 million fraud at the institution.
- Osiemo, among 11 others implicated, pleads not guilty to some charges while concerns arise over the unprecedented volume of charges against him, expressed by his defense counsel during court proceedings.
Nicodemus Osiemo, a former employee of Njiwa Sacco Society implicated in a Ksh.160 million fraud, has been freshly charged, with the prosecution lodging over 457 charges against him. Initially facing 223 charges, Osiemo now confronts an expanded array of criminal counts, including stealing by servant and forgery, among others.
During the proceedings before Senior Principal Magistrate Boaz Maura Obwewa, Osiemo, who served as a teller in the Sacco, pleaded not guilty to some of the charges.
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The accusations against Osiemo revolve around the alleged misappropriation of Sacco funds in 2022 and the purported forging of Njiwa Sacco withdrawal slips.
Represented by lawyer Danstan Omari, Osiemo’s defense contends that the sheer volume of over 400 charges against a single individual is unprecedented, expressing concern over the potential prolongation of the case duration within the legal system.
Meanwhile, the process of plea-taking continues as Osiemo stands among 11 others implicated in the Sacco fraud.
The list includes Amos Kipchumba, the former internal auditor, loans manager Violet Wali, accountant Caren Langat, and system analysts Hamisi Zaunga and Miriam Nthenya.
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Eric Rono from Sure-step Systems, Moses Ntoinya, an NIS officer allegedly complicit in fund diversion, Tony Wabomba, a former Njiwa Sacco Society employee,
Karen Jepkemboi, Daniel Mweteri, and Sammy Afubwa are also among those accused of involvement in the fraudulent activities.