DPP approves criminal charges against Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango, 10 others

The accused include Jackson Ngure Wanjau, Suran Kendi, James Makena Wanyagi, John Muchira Kithaka, Jane Karau Ndanyi, Muthoni Iphas, Joan Chumo, Mercy Ndura Mukora, Gregory Mwangangi Mailu, and Michael Kipkurui.

According to an inquiry file from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the 11 are facing a variety of charges, including conspiracy to defraud, operating an unlicensed Sacco, forgery, and uttering false documents.

Ms. Jacinta Nyamosi, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, revealed that after a thorough review, there was sufficient evidence to charge the suspects.

The file was resubmitted on November 14, 2022, and the ODPP directed the initiation of charges in a letter dated December 13, 2022.

Further developments occurred when the file was re-submitted for additional directions on October 31, 2023.

Nyakango and the other ten people were found culpable after a thorough examination of new evidence according to the inquiry file.