A businessman yesterday was charged with obtaining Sh1.6 million from a trader by deceiving him that he could offer a tender to supply 116 computers to State House. Fredrick Muhanji, alias Douglas Simiyu, is accused of obtaining the cash from Beatrice Mainga in Kilimani, Nairobi, between September 1 and October 8. Muhanji identified himself as a senior National Intelligence Service officer based at State House and had a tender to supply HP computers worth Sh9 million. Muhanji yesterday denied the charges before senior principal magistrate Martha Mutuku. Were said his client has complied with court after was released on bond after being charged with a more serious case.

Source: The Star December 19, 2018 21:00 UTC