woman has denied stealing sh 2.6 million from her employer
The accused had been employed at the company where she was entrusted
with the custody of various amounts of money.
The lawyer presented before the court medical documents from a private hospital in Eldoret City to show that indeed his client is on medication.
An Eldoret woman has denied stealing sh 2.6 million from her employer
and spending part of the money to maintain her lifestyle.
Ms. Maureen Saina is accused of stealing the said money from her
employer, Celtic Communication Limited.
According to the charge sheet, Ms. Saina committed the offence on
diverse dates between August 2, 2024, and August 22, 2025, at Celtic
Communication LTD.
The accused had been employed at the company where she was entrusted
with the custody of various amounts of money.
However, in August this year, her employer discovered that she had
been stealing the company money totaling more than sh 2.6 million.
A report was made to the police leading to her arrest before being
processed and arraigned in court where she was charged with the said
offence.
The accused person who was represented by Lawyer Oscah Oduor pleaded
with the Presiding Magistrate Kyene Odhiambo Gweno to grant her
reasonable bond/bail terms saying that she was a law-abiding citizen.
She brought to the attention of the Senior Resident Magistrate that
she was in talks with her former employer with a view to settle the
matter out of court instead of proceeding to full trial.
She said that she was in talks with her former employer with a view of
refunding the money she is said to have stolen from the company.
Ms Saina also told the court that she was unwell as she was suffering
from complications related to diabetic ailment.
“I do wish to inform the court that my client is unwell. She is
diabetic and has an ulcer. I pray that you free her on a sh 50,000
cash bail,” argued Lawyer Oduor for his client.
The lawyer presented before the court medical documents from a private
hospital in Eldoret City to show that indeed his client is on
medication.
Your honor my client is not a flight risk as her place of abode is
well known. She will be attending court proceedings without failure
when needed,” added the lawyer.
In his ruling, Gweno directed that the accused person be freed on a
bond of sh 1 million or a cash bail of sh 50,000.
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