A former Njiwa Sacco Society employee involved in a Ksh.160 million fraud at the organization will face an additional 200 charges.

The prosecution has recommended more than 457 counts against Nicodemus Osiemo. He had already been charged with 223 counts, but the prosecution has added further criminal accusations, including stealing by servant and forgery, among others.

PHOTO | COURTESY Njiwa Sacco

Osiemo, a teller at the Sacco, appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Boaz Maura Obwewa and pleaded not guilty to part of the accusations. 

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He allegedly misused Sacco's funds in 2022 and fabricated Njiwa Sacco's withdrawal forms.

The accused is defended by lawyer Danstan Omari, who claims that the over 400 allegations against one individual are historical and is concerned that the case would take longer in court.

Osiemo is among 11 individuals accused of being in connection with the Sacco scam.

PHOTO | COURTESY man in cuffs 

The others are internal auditor Amos Kipchumba, loans manager Violet Wali, accountant Caren Langat, and system analysts Hamisi Zaunga and Miriam Nthenya.

Eric Rono of Sure-step Systems and Moses Ntoinya, an NIS officer who reportedly conspired with the Sacco workers to siphon the funds, are among those charged in the fraud. Others charged in the fraud include Tony Wabomba, a former employee of the Njiwa Sacco Society, Karen Jepkemboi, Daniel Mweteri, and Sammy Afubwa.