A former police commissioner has disclosed explosive revelations in court, tying senior officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to an investigation into alleged fraud by JamboPay agents. The probe focused on the collection of Nairobi City Hall revenue through unauthorized channels, where full remittance of collected funds was allegedly not made.
The ex-police official, who was stationed at the CID Headquarters, revealed that he was directed by the then-DCI Director to lead a cybercrime operation targeting JamboPay agents. The probe was initiated following complaints from a former Nairobi Governor and a civil rights activist who accused JamboPay and its parent company, Webtribe, of financial misconduct.
In a dramatic court session, the retired officer testified that the JamboPay CEO allegedly attempted to bribe the former governor at his coastal residence. Due to jurisdictional challenges, the matter was transferred to a regional DCI office, where a sting operation was organized. The governor was fitted with a concealed recording device, while detectives monitored the interaction from a hidden position. The entire conversation between the governor and the CEO was successfully recorded.
Additional testimony from a former Nairobi County Finance CEC painted a broader picture of political manipulation. She alleged that top officials from State House held strategy meetings aimed at removing the then-governor from office by linking him to a corruption scandal. According to her, the goal was to portray him as unfit for office due to his anti-corruption campaigns. She denied personal involvement in any financial misconduct and stated that the governor had no role in county financial transactions.
In a separate session, a police inspector claimed that the JamboPay CEO had proposed to pay the governor millions daily to allow continued revenue collection operations. The inspector also testified that a previous county boss allegedly benefited to the tune of billions from the same contract during his term.
The court case remains ongoing, with more witnesses set to give testimony as the legal battle continues to expose deep-rooted issues surrounding public revenue collection and governance at the county level.
