Stolen Sh 52 million? Kisii Court summons NCBA Bank manager for Plea taking

BY ERIC ABUGA

Philip Rotich Kiprono, an Operations Manager at NCBA’s Kisii branch, is set to face 134 criminal charges after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved his prosecution in the stolen Sh 52 million.

A Kisii court issued the summons against Kiprono for allegedly stealing the money from the financial institution.

According to the charge sheet, Kiprono allegedly siphoned Sh52,404,084.95 from the bank on diverse dates between December 13, 2022, and October 10, 2024, while serving in his managerial capacity at the Kisii branch.

He will be charged with multiple offences including theft by servant, acquisition of proceeds of crime, possession and use of proceeds of crime, as well as forgery and uttering false documents. 

The offences are said to contravene provisions of the Penal Code and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009.

Senior Principal Magistrate Benard Obae Omwansa directed the suspect to appear in court on October 2 for plea-taking after he failed to attend a scheduled session.

Prosecution, led by Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (SADPP) Solomon Njeru, successfully applied for the issuance of summons to compel Kiprono’s attendance.

If convicted, the bank manager faces heavy penalties, including possible jail terms and recovery proceedings.