Khalif Kairo’s statement as he is Presented in Court over Fraud

Businessman Joseph Wambui alias Khalif Kairo has broken his silence after being arrested on Saturday over claims of defrauding one of his clients millions of money.

Kairo was presented in court today after spending the weekend at the Capitol Hill Police Station.

In a statement, Kairo said that he opted to be locked up and be presented in court today rather than negotiating a quick settlement deal with his accusers who got him arrested.

“Some well-connected client has been using DCI officers to frustrate me, making it even more difficult for us to conduct business and address their issues, which are civil in nature and backed by commercial agreements,” the troubled car dealer said.

He maintained that he is not a criminal but just a businessperson experiencing challenges due to tough economic times.

“I remain strong, committed to resolving any pending issues, and I know that this is a phase we will overcome as a company,” Khalif Kairo said.

The renowned car dealer, in the last two months, has been arrested twice over cases of (allegedly) failing to deliver paid-for vehicles to his clients.

Here is Khalif Kairo’s full statement

I have spent the past two days in capital hill police station as a guest of the state.

After my altercation on saturday at Nairobi area police with a DCI officer plus a client who was hell bent on humiliating me by secretly recording videos of the arrest and interrogation for circulation on the internet through paid bloggers.

I declined to “negotiate” a quick settlement as expected and instead insisted to be presented in court today.

I have endured significant harassment past few weeks and despite my insistence that we amicably sort issues using civil procedures, some well connected client have been using the some DCI officers to frustrate me making it even more difficult for us to conduct business and address their issues which are civil in nature and backed by commercial agreements.

I am not a criminal but one of the many honest business owners in Kenya experiencing challenges due to tough economic times.

I will be presented in court at Milimani lawcourts shortly. I appreciate the massive support, messages of hope, prayers and goodwill i have received from the public.

May God bless you. I remain strong, committed to resolving any pending issues and i know that this is a phase we will overcome us a company.