Two employees of One Acre Fund, Caleb Kibet and Abraham Kiptoo, along with others who did not appear in court, are said to have conspired to steal fertilizers worth KSH 20,708,600, the property of One Acre Fund.
Appearing at the Milimani Law Courts on 21st August 2026, two employees of One Acre Fund, Caleb Kibet and Abraham Kiptoo, pleaded not guilty to all charges and were released on a KSH 200,000 cash bail, with an alternative bond of KSH 600,000.
However, the first accused person, Innocent Nshimiyumukiza, who according to the charge sheet is the Administrative Coordinator, did not appear in court.
According to the charge sheet seen by kauntinews.com, the two are charged with conspiracy to commit a felony.
On diverse dates between 8th April 2024 and 4th May 2024, at an unknown place within the Republic of Kenya, jointly with others not before court, they conspired together to commit a felony, namely, stealing assorted fertilizers worth Kenya Shillings 20,708,600, the property of One Acre Fund.
They also face an additional charge of stealing by servant. On diverse dates between 8th April 2024 and 4th April 2024, at an unknown place within the Republic of Kenya, the two being servants of One Acre Fund by virtue of their employment as a payment administrative coordinator, area coordinator, and supervisor respectively, stole assorted fertilizers worth Kenya Shillings 20,708,600.
However, their lawyer requested lenient bail terms:
“I am requesting for bond terms and cash bail on behalf of the second and third accused persons. These are very junior employees of One Acre Fund.”
He urged the court to consider the facts, which state that the two were just in charge of stores. He added that they only act on strict instructions from seniors, in no way get in touch with finance, and earn a very meager salary.
“During the investigation, these two accused persons have always complied with summons by the investigating officers. Not once, not twice, but several times they were called upon and always responded.”
The lawyer further emphasized that the two are still employees of One Acre Fund, hence are in no way a flight risk.
“Likewise, the third accused is the sole breadwinner of the family and has always relied on the salaries they receive to take care of their family.”
He added that the purpose of the cash bail is to ensure their attendance in court during the period of presumed innocence:
“I humbly request this honorable court that the figures stated should not be associated with them given their earnings. I request for leniency in bond terms and cash bail.
These are people who are willing to attend this court anytime they are called upon so that they can exonerate themselves from these charges. From the charges, these are not people who have been accused of direct stealing.”
After his submissions, he implored the court to consider leniency regarding the cash bail,
“As I’ve informed the court, they are very junior officers who are earning very meager salaries. And they cannot run away from this court.
They have always attended the DCI offices every time they have been called upon.”
After hearing the submissions, the presiding magistrate granted the two a cash bail of KSH 200,000, with an alternative bond of KSH 600,000.
