A woman entrusted with handling finances at a communication firm in Eldoret has been accused of diverting over KSh2.6 million into her personal accounts, allegedly funding a lavish lifestyle.
Employee Accused of Diverting Millions
Maureen Saina, who worked at Celtic Communication in Eldoret, allegedly diverted KSh2.6 million between August 2, 2024, and August 22, 2025.
Investigations revealed that the money was transferred into her personal accounts over the course of one year.
According to her employer, the stolen funds are suspected to have financed her “high-end lifestyle.”
This discovery was made in August 2025, leading to her immediate arrest and arraignment in court.
Court Proceedings
Appearing before Senior Resident Magistrate Kyene Odhiambo Gweno, Saina denied the charges.
Her lawyer, Oscar Oduor, argued for lenient bail terms, stating she is a “law-abiding citizen” and highlighting that talks with her former employer are ongoing for a possible out-of-court settlement.
Magistrate Gweno ruled that the accused be released on a KSh1 million bond with an alternative of KSh50,000 cash bail.
Corporate Fraud Cases on the Rise
Cases of employee theft and fraud are not new in Kenya. According to reports by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), millions are lost annually to insider fraud. Employers are therefore urged to adopt stricter financial monitoring systems to safeguard company funds.
