Eldoret Woman Denies Theft
An Eldoret woman has denied charges of stealing Ksh. 2.6 million from her employer, Celtic Communication Limited, where she was entrusted with handling financial transactions.
The accused, Maureen Saina, was arraigned before Magistrate Kyene Odhiambo Gweno, facing allegations that she siphoned funds from the company between August 2, 2024, and August 22, 2025. According to the charge sheet, the theft occurred on several occasions during this period.
Saina had been employed by Celtic Communication Limited in a position that required her to oversee and manage money. This access, prosecutors claim, enabled her to divert the funds without immediate detection. The matter came to light in August 2025 when company management discovered irregularities in its accounts, eventually uncovering that more than Ksh. 2.6 million had been misappropriated.
Following the discovery, a report was filed with the police. After investigations, Saina was arrested and presented before the court to answer to the charges. She, however, pleaded not guilty.
During the proceedings, her lawyer, Oscar Odour, appealed to the court to grant reasonable bail terms, insisting that his client was a responsible and law-abiding citizen who was not likely to abscond. He further revealed that discussions were ongoing between Saina and her former employer with the aim of reaching an amicable settlement outside the courtroom, instead of undergoing a lengthy trial process.
In response, Magistrate Gweno considered the arguments and ruled that the accused could be released on a bond of Ksh. 1 million or, alternatively, a cash bail of Ksh. 50,000.
The case has attracted public attention in Eldoret, not only because of the large sum involved but also due to the trust placed in employees who handle financial responsibilities. The matter is expected to proceed to a full hearing unless the parties involved reach an agreement outside court.
Eldoret Woman Denies Theft
