Renowned car dealer Khalif Kairo’s ongoing legal troubles took another twist on Tuesday after he was rearrested while attending a case mentioning at Milimani Law Courts. This marks his third legal battle, stemming from allegations that he failed to deliver cars to his customers. Kairo, a prominent figure in the auto industry, has now seen his desperate fundraising campaign come to an abrupt halt.
Kairo took to his X account to lament the intensified public scrutiny and media coverage surrounding his case, which he claims have exacerbated his situation. His fundraising initiative, which had garnered significant support, was shut down after reaching Ksh 1 million (approximately USD 100,000). The campaign was meant to help him navigate his legal battles and keep his business afloat.
“I have had an impressive ten-year run in business with zero criminal cases about cars, and thousands of people have successfully bought vehicles from me,” Kairo stated. “Due to these legal issues, our fundraising campaign was shut down last night after crossing the USD 100,000 mark. All is not lost, however, as I am directly appealing to my supporters, friends, old clients, and associates to chip in whatever amount they can and give us a fighting chance against the unknown forces that are sabotaging my company.”
In a disclaimer attached to his appeal, Kairo clarified that contributions to his cause should not be seen as investments but rather as donations. “This is not an investment but a donation. Once the dust settles, we will issue a statement and audit trail of how we will utilize the funds raised in rescuing our company,” he assured his followers.
Kairo has maintained that the challenges his company faces are not due to fraudulent activities but a combination of factors, including external interference, financial constraints, and the difficulties of scaling a startup. He insists that there are forces working against him and his business, aiming to push him out of the industry.
“We are struggling with vehicle deliveries not because we ‘stole’ money but because of a combination of many factors, including external sabotage and aggressive growth with limited access to capital. It does happen to a lot of startups, but I am confident we have found a solution,” he explained.
As he prepares to take a plea in his latest case at Milimani Law Courts, the fate of his company and his legal standing remain uncertain. His supporters, however, continue to rally behind him, with many hoping that he can navigate the storm and emerge stronger.
