Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has filed an application to withdraw a Sh2.2 billion tax evasion case against businesswoman Mary Wambui Mungai, who was recently appointed by President Ruto as the Chairperson of the Communication Authority of Kenya.
On Monday, the anti-corruption court in Nairobi heard that KRA and Wambui have agreed on an out-of-court settlement following negotiations that commenced in October.
But the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji requested 30 days to review the KRA’s decision to drop the case and evidence. Trial magistrate Felix Kombo granted the DPP’s request and set January 10th, 2023, as the mention date for the case.
Wambui, her daughter Purity Njoki and their trading company Purma Holdings Limited were arraigned in court in December 2021 over allegations of evading taxes amounting to Sh2.2 billion. The two pleaded not guilty to seven counts of omitting tax returns totaling Sh2,231,789,125 alongside Purma Holdings.
Through the company, Wambui is said to have earned billions of shillings from tenders at Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa), the military, among other government agencies.
The businesswoman is known in political circles as Wambui wa Ruto due to her close association with President Ruto.
Activist Julius Ogogoh has since moved to court to challenge Wambui’s appointment as the chairperson of the Communications Authority, citing the tax evasion case and failure to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Ruto appointed her to the position for a three-year term to replace Gilbert Kibe, who resigned last Friday over personal reasons.
The only person who will be…
The only person who will be prosecuted is the chicken thief.All the corruption cases will be dropped by this government led by the king of corruption. Lets see where the country will be in 5 yrs.
Another one that speaks for…
Another one that speaks for itself. i know some one who paid kes 5,000 later than 30th June. was fined 10,000 . the guy tax returns were filed on 30thJune so he thought since KRA has the information he can pay later . after paying on 7th July he got an automatic email asking him to pay penalty of 10,000. if you funded the 8 august campaign you will be honoured your court case be it be murder theft corruption name it in Rutos world you will be rewarded
Kibe resigned over personal…
Kibe resigned over personal reasons…OK.I guess it was a well timed coincidence that allowed Wamboi to fill in his shoe.
If the activist is correct that she is not qualified , that leaves only one option,and that is, she was hand picked for whatever reason. It’s bad enough that she was charged with tax evasion,and that appears not to have mattered.
Since Ruto was sworn in, there have been anumber of cases that the defendants want withdrawn.This does not bode well for the judicial system.I think a satisfactory explanation is needed.Otherwise we are on avery slippery slop of injustice.
The country called Kenya is…
The country called Kenya is heading in to a deep deep hole. All the big thief are set free by the chief thief
I could not say it better!
I could not say it better!