Court issues arrest warrant for car dealer accused of stealing Ksh.33M Range Rover

The warrant was issued after Muga failed to appear in court for a scheduled mention of the case. His legal team informed the court that he was unwell, but failed to provide any medical documentation to support the claim—a factor that weighed heavily in the court's decision.

In its ruling, the court emphasized the lack of evidence validating the defense’s explanation for Muga’s absence.

The court had convened to confirm whether the defense had received critical evidence, including CCTV footage and M-Pesa transaction statements, which the defense claims are still outstanding.

In addition, the defense revealed that both parties were pursuing an out-of-court settlement and requested more time to finalize negotiations.

However, the prosecution objected, stating that it had already supplied the defense with witness statements from six individuals, the charge sheet, a forensic report, and a brief from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

“The accused has not appeared in court, and no medical evidence has been provided to justify his absence,” the prosecution argued, successfully securing the warrant.

Meanwhile, Muga is also entangled in a separate legal dispute involving the sale of a Mercedes-Benz E350, registration number KDS 724T, valued at KSh4.1 million. The case has attracted attention following allegations of fraud and conflicting ownership claims.