Monday, January 27, 2025 - Controversial second-hand car dealer Joseph Kairo Wambui popularly known as "Khalif Kairo" who has recently been embroiled in a series of allegations involving fraudulent dealings, is once again in the spotlight.
This time, he is accused
of scamming a client out of Ksh 2,220,000 after the buyer allegedly paid the
full amount for a 2017 BMW X1, which was never delivered.
Despite receiving the
payment, Kairo is said to have failed to settle the supplier's fees, leaving
the car stranded in Mombasa for over a month.
The victim, whose car is
now at risk of being auctioned, has demanded a refund of the funds, but Kairo
remains unresponsive.
According to the victim,
the payment of Ksh 2,220,000 was made directly to Kairo’s KCB account as per
the sales agreement.
However, the supplier has
allegedly confirmed that no payments were made on their end.
This prompted the victim
to take legal action through a formal demand letter to Kairo dated January 15,
2025, which outlines the breach of the sales agreement and the failure to
deliver the vehicle as promised.
This latest scam is just
the tip of the iceberg for Kairo, who has gained notoriety for his numerous
fraudulent dealings in the second-hand car market.
As a wave of disgruntled
customers continues to mount, a series of complaints have surfaced, shedding
light on a pattern of dishonesty and poor business practices.
Just weeks ago, Kairo was arrested by police
in connection with another case where he allegedly defrauded a client of
millions after receiving full payment for a high-end vehicle that was never
delivered.
Following his arrest on
January 11, 2025, and his appearance in court on January 13, 2025, he was
granted a Ksh 2 million cash bail on January 14, 2025, but he remains at the
center of multiple investigations into fraudulent activities within the
second-hand car industry.
As the legal proceedings
unfold, it remains to be seen whether Kairo will face the full weight of the
law.
Meanwhile, customers who
have lost trust in his operations are calling for stronger regulations in the
second-hand car market to prevent others from falling victim to similar frauds.
His first trial is set for
January 28, 2025, Kairo's fate will likely capture widespread attention as his
past actions are scrutinized in the courtroom.
"Hi, Cyprian. Khalif Kairo has robbed me of Ksh 2,220,000. I paid him this amount, and he has not delivered my BMW.
"I have all the receipts and screenshots as proof.
"This guy is a thief. I have been given a notice that my car is being auctioned in Mombasa, and this guy is doing nothing about it.
"Khalif Kairo is a thief. I sent him 2.22M to his KCB account, and I have all the receipts.
"The suppliers have confirmed that Khalif Kairo never paid them a single coin.
"The car arrived in Mombasa on 21st December 2024 and has been there for one month and one week because Khalif Kairo never paid the supplier, despite me sending him all the money as per the sales agreement.
"Now, our cars are being auctioned. We have passed by his car yards and they are empty. This guy was planning to escape with our money.
"This is unacceptable! Please help me expose this fraudster. Thank you."
The
Kenyan DAILY POST.
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