Nairobi's Biggest Scam: Senior Citizen's Epic Land Forgery Saga Charged

In a surprising turn of events, Jonathan Mbithi Nzonga, a senior citizen, found himself back in court, facing charges related to a land forgery case dating back to 1992 in Jamhuri, Nairobi. Nzonga allegedly forged documents to claim ownership of Parcel of Land block 63/338, also known as Jamhuri Phase II plot number 415, according to the prosecution.

Appearing before Kibera Senior Principal Magistrate Jacqueline Kahuya, Nzonga vehemently denied the charges brought against him. The court heard that on August 16, 1992, Nzonga forged a letter of allotment, falsely claiming it was genuine and issued by the Nairobi City Commission in his name.

In a surprising revelation, prosecutors unveiled new evidence, leading to Nzonga's re-arrest under section 87A, indicating he had previously faced similar charges, which were withdrawn. The prosecution argued that Nzonga posed a flight risk, urging the court to deny him bail.

However, Nzonga’s defense team vehemently defended their client, emphasizing his status as a senior citizen and insisting he was not a flight risk. Despite the prosecution’s concerns, Nzonga was granted bail set at a staggering Sh150,000, with the requirement of an equal surety.

The resurgence of this decades-old land forgery case involving Jonathan Mbithi Nzonga has brought the senior citizen back into the legal spotlight. Facing charges related to the alleged forgery of documents claiming ownership of a parcel of land in Jamhuri dating back to 1992, Nzonga vehemently denied the accusations before the Kibera Senior Principal Magistrate Jacqueline Kahuya.

According to the prosecution, Nzonga is accused of forging a letter of allotment on August 16, 1992, falsely attributing it to the Nairobi City Commission in his name. The revelation of new evidence prompted Nzonga's re-arrest under section 87A, indicating his prior involvement in similar charges, which were withdrawn.

During the court proceedings, the prosecution expressed concerns about Nzonga being a flight risk, urging the court to deny him bail. However, Nzonga's defense team countered these claims, highlighting his senior citizen status and asserting that he posed no flight risk.

Despite the prosecution's reservations, the court granted Nzonga bail, albeit with a substantial amount set at Sh150,000, and the requirement of an equal surety. This unexpected legal development adds another chapter to Nzonga's long-standing legal saga, underscoring the complexities and challenges associated with cases spanning several decades. The community will watch as the legal proceedings unfold, awaiting further clarity on this rekindled case.