- DCI has revealed a KSh 22 million fraud scheme involving former National Oil accountant Gladys Kahaki Njubi, her husband Griffin Omwenga, and her partner Nehemia Onyunge
- Investigation revealed that the three used fake companies and forged documents to steal money before their arrest on January 28, 2026
- They were brought before the Kibera Courts, charged with conspiracy to defraud, theft, forgery, and possessing the proceeds of crime.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has highlighted an alleged fraud committed by a couple, which robbed the National Oil Corporation of at least KSh 22 million.
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Investigators from the Bureau of Investigation (IB) related to the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum arrested together Gladys Kahaki Njbi and her husband Griffin Nyakang’o Omwenga.
Nehemiah Onyunge was a partner, according to DCI.
The three were brought to court in Nairobi on Thursday, January 29, for their involvement in the fraud scheme.
Their arrest and later brought to court following a complaint from the National Oil Corporation, regarding the theft and misuse of a lot of the organization’s funds.
An investigation was started immediately, and it was revealed that Gladys, who was an Assistant Accountant at the National Oil Corporation, was the mastermind behind the fraudulent activities.
She conspired with her husband and Onyunge, leading to the misuse of those millions of shillings, before resigning from her post.
Investigating further, the investigators discovered that Griffin had established five companies which are; Zoccom Enterprises Limited, Eceny Ventures Limited, Earthcare Supplier Services, Sparktec Ventures Limited, and Jaffer Petrofill Africa Limited. Surprisingly, the companies, which did not tender for any service or do any business with the National Oil Corporation, received about KSh 22 million for the claimed services which were never provided.
Gladys, in her role as a paid assistant accountant, was responsible for handling payments in the organization.
To hide her husband’s business connections, she cleverly used authentic documents from legitimate companies approved by the National Oil Corporation, ensuring that the names of her husband’s companies were not discovered by the signatories.
Onyunge, the third suspect and director of Kensons Constructions Limited, also benefited from the scheme, receiving millions of shillings despite not having any tender or cooperation with the National Oil Corporation.
When the investigation was completed, the case file was sent to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
After the review, the ODPP agreed with the investigators’ recommendation to charge the three with conspiracy to defraud, theft of a servant, forgery, and possession of proceeds of crime, among other offenses.
In a quick response, the three suspects were arrested on January 28, 2026, and detained at the Akila Police Station.
Today, they were brought before the Kibera Courts, where they denied the charges.
They were remanded pending a bail hearing scheduled for February 4, 2026.
“This case underscores DCI’s commitment to fighting corruption, enforcing accountability, and protecting public resources by ensuring all criminals face justice,” DCI said.
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