Two former employees of Redmitech EA Limited, an electronic shop located in Nairobi’s CBD, were on 14th April 2026 charged at the Milimani Law Courts with stealing and fraudulent false accounting.
Phyllis Muthoni Karanja, the warehouse manager, and Ann Mbura Ng’ang’a, the accountant both mothers of two children pleaded not guilty to the charges, were each released on a bond of KSH 2 million or an alternative cash bail of KSH 400,000, plus two sureties.
According to the charge sheet seen by Kauntimews.com, on diverse dates between 1st June 2024 and 24th November 2025, at Redmitech EA Limited in Nairobi’s Central Business District within Nairobi County, the two, in their respective roles, allegedly jointly stole mobile phones valued at Kshs. 18,409,160, property of Redmitech EA Limited.
However, for the second charge involving false accounting, only Ann Ng’ang’a, the accountant, was charged, and she also pleaded not guilty.
Court documents state that on the same diverse dates, within Nairobi County, Ann Ng’ang’a, in her role as an accountant at Redmitech EA Limited, allegedly falsified records with intent to defraud, concealing the theft of Kshs. 18,409,160.
Their lawyer stated that they have demonstrated a consistent willingness to cooperate with the authorities. “Your honor, the two accused persons have attended the police station not less than six times whenever summoned,” he said, clearly showing their commitment to face the allegations.
He also informed the court that the accused were first arrested on 27th November 2025 and released on a personal bond. Last week, on Tuesday, they were informed of the decision to charge them, and they surrendered themselves on 13th April as instructed.
The lawyer further noted that the accused are not flight risks, as they have faced the allegations and shown responsibility. Being young parents of two children each and coming from humble means, their willingness to appear in court indicates their determination to clear their names.”Therefore, I humbly request that you consider granting them reasonable and lenient cash bail, given their conduct and circumstances.
They have demonstrated their readiness to appear whenever required by the authorities,” he concluded.
In his ruling, Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsaringo granted each accused a bond of KSH 2 million and a cash bail of KSH 400,000. The case is scheduled to be mentioned on 28th April 2026.
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