The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against five people and twelve companies over an alleged scheme that cost the government about 3.9 billion shillings in Value Added Tax.
The decision came after joint investigations with the Kenya Revenue Authority and a full review of seventy inquiry files.
Investigators found that a network of companies, often called missing traders, was set up to create fake transactions and electronic tax invoices.
Other businesses then used these invoices to claim VAT refunds or lower the tax they owed, even though no real purchases had taken place.
The five individuals named are Henry Ateka Nyabwari, James Ojiambo Nyengenye, Amisi Zamda, Frank Nyabwari and Hesbon Onyoni.
They are said to have registered seventy companies that played a central role in the scheme.After reviewing the files, the DPP cleared thirty-six cases for prosecution.
These involve transactions worth roughly 3.22 billion shillings and an alleged VAT loss of about 518 million shillings. Six of the cases, linked to a VAT shortfall of around 17 million shillings, have been marked for immediate action.
Some of the companies named include Renova Limited, Larigi Enterprises, Njemtar Agencies, Jeflar Construction Company, Namtek Transporters Company Limited, Jawari General Supplies and Tekaza Investment & General Supplies.
The rest of the files will be taken to court in due course, and the people involved will face charges.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said the move reflects its continued work against economic and financial crimes, including complex tax fraud, and its duty to protect public revenue.
The statement was issued on 15 October 2026.
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