Nairobi, March 26- For several months, Nairobi-based car dealer Khalif Kairo has been embroiled in controversy, repeatedly arrested over accusations of fraudulent car sales. Clients claim he accepted payments for high-end vehicles but failed to deliver, with reported losses exceeding Sh34 million.
Since December 2024, Kairo has been arrested at least four times, raising concerns about his business practices. While he attributes his troubles to economic challenges and industry competition, the growing number of complaints suggests deeper operational issues.
Kairo insists his business is legitimate, citing over 300 successful car sales worth Sh1 billion in 2024. However, his repeated arrests have only fueled speculation about his dealings.
Timeline of Arrests
- December 3, 2024: Kairo was detained at a Ridgeways car yard and taken to Kasarani Police Station after a client accused him of failing to deliver a Sh26 million Range Rover. He claimed supplier debts delayed the transaction, but more complaints soon emerged.
- January 11, 2025: Arrested at Capitol Hill Police Station for allegedly obtaining nearly Sh5.1 million for two undelivered cars—a Subaru Outback and a Honda Vezel Hybrid. Viral videos showed him pleading with officers, while prosecutors labeled him a flight risk, citing a booked flight to New York. He was granted Sh2 million bail on January 14.
- January 28, 2025: Taken into custody outside Milimani Law Courts after attending a fraud case mention. He was charged with failing to deliver a Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 after receiving Sh3,045,000. Released on a Sh3 million personal bond, the court allowed him to travel to the USA for a fundraising trip.
- March 25, 2025: Arrested once more at Milimani Law Courts after a new complaint surfaced regarding a fully paid but undelivered BMW. Reports indicate at least seven additional complaints have been filed against him.
Kairo is scheduled to appear in court on March 26 as his legal troubles continue to escalate.
