City car dealer Joseph Kairo, popularly known as Khalif Kairo, was granted a cash bail of Sh2 million by the Milimani Court after he denied charges of failing to honor car sale agreements. Kairo, who faces two separate charges of cheating under section 315 of the Penal Code, was accused of defrauding clients in car sales transactions.
In his ruling, Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina stated that he was not convinced that Kairo posed a flight risk, thus justifying the decision to grant bail. Each of the two charges brought against Kairo carried a cash bail of Sh1 million, with an alternative of a bond.
Kairo’s legal team contested the charges, maintaining his innocence. The allegations stem from complaints by customers who claimed that Kairo did not deliver the cars they had paid for, leading to the charges of fraud. This case is part of ongoing scrutiny of car dealers accused of misconduct in the Kenyan market.
As the proceedings continue, Kairo will remain out on bail, with further hearings scheduled. His release has sparked mixed reactions, as some observers believe the bail terms were lenient, while others view it as an indication of a fair judicial process. Kairo’s case highlights the challenges of consumer protection and accountability in Kenya’s burgeoning car dealership sector.