By Grace Gilo
A Kisii court has formally summoned NCBA Bank employee Philip Rotich Kiprono, who stands accused of embezzling over Sh52 million from the financial institution.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), 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.
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,” stated the ODPP.
“The offences are said to contravene provisions of the Penal Code and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009,” ODPP added.
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.