Nairobi woman linked to multiple burglary cases arraigned after police trace her to Tanzania

Lavender Akinyi Ogilo appeared in court on June 2, 2026, where she denied the charge. The prosecution opposed her release on bail, describing her as a flight risk and a serial offender.

According to the prosecution, Ogilo was arrested on May 31, 2026, along 1st Parklands Avenue in Westlands, Nairobi, while in the company of other individuals who were not presented before the court.

The State alleged that she was found in possession of housebreaking implements, including crowbars, assorted screwdrivers and a Y-spanner, under circumstances suggesting an intention to break into a building and commit a felony.

In opposing bail, the investigating officer told the court that several complaints had been lodged against the accused at various police stations, including Kilimani, Gigiri, Parklands and Spring Valley.

The officer said the reports relate to offences that are still under investigation, including burglary, stealing and breaking into premises.

The prosecution further claimed that Ogilo fled the scene after the alleged attempted offence and alerted her accomplices before going into hiding.

The court heard that the suspect was later traced in Tanzania and allegedly fled to Uganda after learning that police officers were pursuing her.

According to the investigating officer, releasing the accused on bail could jeopardise ongoing investigations and efforts to recover property believed to have been stolen in connection with the reported offences.

The prosecution argued that the recovery process is still underway and that her release could interfere with the exercise.

The court also heard that the accused has no known fixed place of residence and is therefore likely to abscond if granted bail.

Principal Magistrate Thamara is expected to deliver a ruling on the bail application on June 3, 2026.