Court orders Kitui MCA’s detention pending ruling on bail in three theft cases

Kitui County Assembly Member Cyrus Kisavi Musyoka has been ordered by a court to remain in detention pending a ruling on bail in three theft cases. The additional charges include allegations of stealing 146 smartphones, valued at over Sh2.2 million, from various locations in Nairobi’s Central Business District. Musyoka, representing Ikanga/Kyatune Ward, pleaded not guilty to all charges brought under Section 268(1) of the Penal Code.

The first charge involves the theft of 20 Samsung A07 smartphones, worth Sh420,000, from Chania Genesis Limited offices on September 14, 2026. The second charge alleges the theft of 126 Itel A200 mobile phones, valued at Sh1.801 million, belonging to Simon Gitonga, on August 18, 2026. A third charge, brought on November 3, involves the alleged theft of 42 Itel City 200 smartphones, valued at Sh609,000, from a shop owned by Dahir Adan Mohamud on August 5, 2026.

The prosecution opposed Musyoka's release on bond, citing the severity of the allegations and his prior failure to appear in court, leading to arrest warrants. The court also noted his upcoming appearance at Makadara Law Courts for other criminal charges. Musyoka argued for lenient bail terms, citing his responsibilities as a father and his role as an elected official, while insisting he was not a flight risk.

The court has ordered his detention at Kamukunji Police Station until November 6, after which he will appear at Makadara Law Courts for plea-taking in the separate case. Subsequently, he will be transferred to Industrial Area Remand Prison while awaiting a ruling on his bail applications, set for November 18.