Millions of shillings have been allegedly stolen from Siraji Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Ltd (SACCO) by four of its employees, who now face multiple charges of stealing by servant and computer fraud.
The four accused persons; Mirian Wahu Muhoho, Paul Mwai Thuo, Rolyne Bisiere Ondieki, and Timothy Kimani Muigana are alleged to have misappropriated funds while serving in various roles at the Sacco between 2020 and 2023.
The court heard that Mirian Wahu Muhoho, who was a business development and marketing manager stole Sh707, 006 from the Sacco on diverse dates between April 6, 2021.
Muhoho who was also a Business Development and Marketing manager is accused of fraudulently obtaining Sh133,531 by crediting member FOSA (Front Office Service Activity) accounts using made up transaction codes without a corresponding deposit to the Sacco’s Pay bill number.
Their accomplice Paul Mwai Thuo, who was a Micro Credit officer is charged with stealing Sh1,922,947 on diverse dates between 30th March 2022 and 11th May 2023.
He is said to have fraudulently credited member FOSA (Front Office Service Activity) accounts using made up transaction codes without a corresponding deposit to the Sacco’s Pay bill number contrary to section 26(1) as read with section 26(2) b of computer misuse and cyber crimes Act.
Rolyne Bisieri Ondiek, a marketing officer, faced similar charges of stealing Sh5,862,697 on diverse dates between March 18, 2020 and May 13, 2023 at Siraji Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Ltd within Meru County.
She is also accused of fraudulently obtaining Sh4, 954,517 by crediting member FOSA (Front Office Service Activity) accounts using made up/used transaction codes without a corresponding deposit to Sacco’s Pay bill number.
Bisieri is also facing charges of stealing Sh908,180 by fraudulently withdrawing money from dormant member FOSA accounts.
Another employee Timothy Kimani Muigana, a microcredit officer, is charged with stealing Sh1,377,649 from the Sacco’s Isinya branch in Kajiado.
He also fraudulently credited member FOSA (Front Office Service Activity) accounts using made up/used transaction codes without a corresponding deposit to Sacco’s Pay bill number.
The four denied the charges before Meru Principal Magistrate Maureen Nyigei
Mr Willis Ocharo Kaba, the lawyer representing the accused, requested the court to release his clients on a lenient bond terms arguing that the plaintiffs were out on police bond of Sh50,000 and they never left the jurisdiction of the court.
Kaba added that the accused always presented themselves to the police station without failure a show of respect to the process.
He noted that the case dates back to 2020 and 2023 and the main purpose of bond is to secure attendance which they cooperated.
Prosecution did not oppose the accused persons being released on bond but prayed for a commensurate bond to the offences committed which Mr Kaba strongly objected.
The prosecution said the matter was reported in 2023 though the crimes were committed in 2020 and investigations have been ongoing since then.
The margistrate granted the accused a bond of Sh 300, 000 or deposit a cash bail of Sh150,000.
The matter will be mentioned on February 4, 2026 and heard on April 23, 2026.
