Brian Reeves Obare faced Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina on Wednesday, charged with fraudulently obtaining Ksh 7,948,650 from Nancy Nanjira Odhungo under false pretenses. The prosecution alleged that between January 2022 and January 2024, Obare deceived the complainant by claiming he could facilitate Canadian visas at the embassy.
Obare denied the charges, and Magistrate Onyina forwarded his case to Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego to assess his eligibility for bail. However, during Thursday’s hearing, the prosecution argued against Obare’s release, citing concerns that he could evade future court appearances. Prosecutor Sonia Njoki highlighted that Obare had evaded authorities since 2022, frequently changed his contact information, and has no stable residence. She also noted his frequent travels abroad, suggesting he could flee the country if granted bail.
Obare’s defense countered, asserting that he is a Kenyan citizen with strong family ties in the country, and argued that the prosecution’s request lacked documented support. Despite this, Magistrate Alego ruled that, given the uncertainty of his residence and the severity of the charges, bond could not be granted at this time. Obare will remain in custody at Capitol Hill police station until November 6, 2024, pending a pre-bail report to further assess his suitability for release.
