This archive report was first published on 30 August 2021.
On August 30, 2021, a Nairobi businesswoman, Judy Mumbi Kahuho, cried out for justice claiming Nyali MP Mohammed Ali aka Jicho Pevu allegedly conned her and is now dodging her.
According to Kahuho, Jicho Pevu approached her two years ago with a proposal that she bears the cost of constructing 13 stalls in Nairobi county after which she was to own six of the stalls as compensation. She accepted the proposal and proceeded to borrow Sh500,000 from friends and a further Sh700,000 from her husband to meet the cost of constructing the stalls.
However, after the stalls were ready and leased by tenants, the Nyali MP immediately changed his mind and seemed to disown the deal including threatening her through a lawyer not ever to set foot at the stalls. Kahuho claims the MP is the one taking rent from the stalls, but has declined to pick her calls or return her messages.
The businesswoman said she initially believed in Jicho Pevu from the way he used to speak on TV admonishing individuals who have stolen from the government. However, she now regrets entering into this business deal with him.
Kahuho wants the legislator to refund her Sh1.8 million or surrender to her six of the stalls. She has approached several leaders including Nairobi county assembly majority leader Abdi Guyo for help but is yet to see any results. She is now calling on Nairobi acting governor Anne Kananu to intervene and ensure justice prevails.
“Madam Kananu you are a woman like me and you understand how an issue like this can tear families, please help me,” the distraught lady begged.
