Khalif Kairo, a motor vehicle dealer accused of defrauding clients, has been granted a cumulative cash bail of Sh2 million after denying two counts of cheating under section 315 of the Penal Code.

Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina, who presided over the case, ruled that Kairo did not pose a flight risk and could therefore be released on bail.

Kairo’s charges stem from two alleged incidents.

In the first case, the court heard that between July 29, 2024, and November 16, 2024, Kairo induced Dona Ayolo Okoth to transfer Sh2,984,998 into Kai & Karo Limited’s KCB account, falsely claiming he would purchase a Subaru Outback.

The second charge indicated that between July 10, 2024, and 29th July 29, 2024, Kairo tricked Jeff Kyule Munane into paying Sh2,145,150 through the same company for a Honda Vezel Hybrid from Japan, which was never delivered.

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The accused pleaded not guilty to both charges. Despite objections from prosecutor Joyce Olajo, who argued that Kairo was a flight risk, the magistrate dismissed these concerns, citing insufficient evidence.

"The accused person is released on a cash bail of Sh1 million with one contact person. His passport will be deposited with the senior court administrator, and the trial shall be fast-tracked," Onyina said regarding the Sh2.9 million charge.

For the second charge involving Sh2.1 million, the court set bail at Sh1 million with the alternative of a Sh1 million bond.

The prosecution had argued that Kairo intended to flee, highlighting that he had procured an air ticket on January 10, 2025, to fly to New York, USA, two days after his arrest.

However, Onyina ruled that the charges were misdemeanours and saw no reason to deny bail.

The court set January 28 as the pre-trial date, with Kairo’s passport retained to ensure his compliance with the proceedings.