Controversial second-hand car dealer Joseph Kairo Wambui, popularly known as Khalif Kairo, is once again facing accusations of fraudulent activities.
This time, the dealer is in a fresh legal battle after allegedly scamming a client out of Ksh 2.2 million for a 2017 BMW X1 that was never delivered.
The matter has sparked outrage and added to Kairo’s growing list of scandals, which have come to light thanks to whistleblowers like Cyprian Nyakundi.
According to the client, the full amount of Ksh 2,220,000 was paid directly to Kairo’s KCB account as outlined in their sales agreement.
Despite this, Kairo failed to pay the supplier, leaving the car stuck at the port in Mombasa for over a month.
To make matters worse, the supplier has confirmed that no payments were made on their end, and the car is now at risk of being auctioned.
Efforts to contact Kairo for a refund or resolution have been unsuccessful, forcing the client to issue a formal demand letter dated January 15, 2025.The victim, who remains frustrated and helpless, reached out to Cyprian Nyakundi, sharing detailed proof of the transaction.
Screenshots of payments and receipts confirm the Ksh 2.2 million transfer to Kairo. The client explained how the car arrived in Mombasa on December 21, 2023, but was never cleared because Kairo had not settled the necessary supplier fees.
Adding to the frustration, the client revealed that Kairo’s car yards are now empty, raising concerns that he may have been planning to flee with clients’ money.
This case is not an isolated incident for Kairo, who has faced numerous allegations of defrauding customers in the past.
Just weeks ago, he was arrested in connection with another case involving millions of shillings. In that instance, a client paid in full for a high-end vehicle that was never delivered.
Following his arrest on January 11, 2025, Kairo appeared in court two days later and was released on a cash bail of Ksh 2 million on January 14, 2025. Despite the bail, investigations into his fraudulent dealings continue to pile up.
The legal proceedings against Kairo have drawn widespread attention, with customers calling for tighter regulations in the second-hand car market to protect buyers from such scams.
Many victims are demanding justice and urging authorities to take swift action against Kairo. His first trial is set for January 28, 2025, and it is expected to shed light on the full extent of his alleged misconduct.
As more victims step forward to share their experiences, it is clear that Kairo’s reputation as a trusted car dealer has been shattered.
The exposure of his schemes, spearheaded by individuals like Cyprian Nyakundi, has highlighted the urgent need for transparency and accountability in the car dealership industry.
For now, customers who trusted Kairo with their hard-earned money can only hope that the legal system will hold him accountable for his actions.
