UDA Politician Arrested Over Sixty Million Shilling Fake Tender Scam at the Office of the President

Police have apprehended seven suspects in connection with a massive sixty-million-shilling fraud scheme targeting a foreign investor. The primary suspect, Kororia Simamtwa, allegedly orchestrated the elaborate scam from within Harambee House, which hosts the Office of the President.

This high-security government building serves as a protected installation and home to the Cabinet Secretary for the Interior. Investigators believe the suspects used the prestige of the location to convince their victim that the business deal was legitimate. They posed as high-ranking officials to execute this multi-million shilling theft against the unsuspecting businessman.

The Mechanics of the Fake Ambulance Tender Fraud

The criminal case involves a foreign national who believed he could supply five hundred ambulances to the Kenyan government. Court documents indicate that the suspects posed as senior officials with the authority to negotiate international contracts.

The businessman reportedly transferred sixty million shillings to individuals linked to this scheme after several meetings. These fraudulent sessions took place inside Harambee House, where the suspects claimed to facilitate official government business.

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations are now probing how the group gained access to such a secure facility. This breach of protocol allowed the fraudsters to present themselves as powerful state representatives.

Legal Charges and the Profile of the Primary UDA Suspect

Authorities arrested the group on March 10, 2026, during a staging meeting at the government installation. The suspects face serious charges, including conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by pretense, under the Penal Code.

Police are also investigating potential violations of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act. Kororia Simamtwa is a known political aspirant who intends to contest the Cherangany Member of Parliament seat in 2027. He frequently expresses strong loyalty to the ruling UDA party and President William Ruto on various social media platforms. His arrest shakes the political landscape as the investigation into his financial activities intensifies.

Security Breaches and Ongoing Government Investigations

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations continues to seek information on whether government officials facilitated entry for these fraudsters. This security breach raises significant questions about the safety protocols at the most protected offices in the country. Investigators want to establish how unauthorized individuals could host meetings in a building that requires strict vetting for all visitors.