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Ikanga/Kyatune Ward MCA Cyrus Kisavi Musyoka has been charged over the alleged theft of 42 mobile phones valued at Ksh609,000.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged Ikanga/Kyatune Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Cyrus Kisavi Musyoka over the alleged theft of 42 mobile phones valued at Ksh609,000 from a shop along Luthuli Avenue in Nairobi.

In a statement on Tuesday, November 3, the ODPP said Musyoka was arrested on October 22 and subsequently arraigned before the Milimani Chief Magistrates’ Court, where he denied the charge.

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"The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has today charged Ikanga/Kyatune Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Cyrus Kisavi Musyoka with stealing 42 mobile phones valued at Ksh609,000 from a shop along Luthuli Avenue, Nairobi," the statement read.

The court heard that the alleged theft occurred on August 5, 2026, when 42 Itel City 200 smartphones, each valued at Ksh14,500, were reportedly stolen from a mobile phone shop belonging to Dahir Adan Mohamud.

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The prosecution further indicated that the MCA was suspected of involvement in other mobile phone theft incidents reported in Nairobi in August and September 2026, involving consignments worth millions of shillings.

'Investigators have linked the accused to two other alleged mobile phone theft incidents in Nairobi in August and September 2026, involving consignments valued at Sh1.8 million and Ksh420,000, respectively," the statement added.

According to the prosecution, the three incidents involved mobile phones valued at a combined Ksh4,906,050.

The prosecution opposed Musyoka's release on bail, raising concerns about his previous conduct in court proceedings and the possibility that he could fail to attend future hearings.

"Prosecution opposed the accused's release on bail, citing concerns over his alleged previous failure to attend court proceedings, arguing that he posed a risk of absconding," the statement further read.

File image of the Office Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)

Separately, investigators asked the court to grant them 15 days to detain the MCA to allow them to complete investigations into the alleged offences, including recording witness statements, conducting forensic analysis of CCTV footage and pursuing suspected accomplices.

Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo ordered that Musyoka be remanded at Kamukunji Police Station pending a further hearing scheduled for November 5, 2026.

This comes a day after the Anti-Corruption Magistrate's Court ordered former Kiambu County Governor Ferdinand Waititu to pay fines totalling Ksh21 million in a money laundering case.

In a statement on Monday, November 3, the ODPP said Waititu could face up to 13 years in prison cumulatively if he defaulted on the fines.

The sentences were delivered by Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa following the High Court's decision to uphold the accused persons' convictions on various corruption-related offences and overturn their acquittals on money laundering charges.

"Waititu was fined Ksh10 million, Ksh6 million and Ksh5 million in three separate money laundering counts involving Ksh12,410,500, Ksh7,214,000 and Ksh6 million, respectively.

"In default of payment, he will serve five years, four years and four years in prison, respectively. The default sentences will run concurrently," the statement read in part.

The Court also fined his co-accused Charles Chege Mbuthia Ksh10 million or five years' imprisonment in default, while Beth Wangeci Mburu was fined Ksh2 million or two years in default. 

Saika Two Estate Developers Limited and Testimony Enterprises Limited were each fined Ksh16 million.

In the second count, Mbuthia was fined Ksh6 million or four years in default, while Mburu was fined Ksh2 million or two years in default.

Waititu's wife, Susan Wangari Ndung'u, through Bienvenue Delta Hotel, was fined Ksh2 million or two years in default. Testimony Enterprises Limited was fined Ksh12 million.

In the third count, Mbuthia was fined Ksh5 million or four years in default, while Mburu was fined Ksh2 million or two years in default. 

Saika Two Estate Developers Limited and Testimony Enterprises Limited were each fined Ksh8 million.