Three Charged in Sh387 Million Tax Fraud Case Involving Machakos Governor’s Kin
A brother to Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and two other people have been charged in court over an alleged tax fraud amounting to more than Sh387 million.
The suspects were arraigned before a Nairobi court today, Friday 27 March 2026, in a case that has drawn public attention due to its link to the governor’s family.
The three charged are Vincent Somba Ndeti (UK-based brother to the governor), Hellen Mueni Ndeti, and the company Sollenti International Limited. They face eight counts of tax-related fraud under the Tax Procedures Act, 2015. The state claims the scheme caused a loss of Sh387,390,338 in unpaid taxes to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
The court heard the case as the accused denied the charges. The defence argued that the accused are not directors of the company and are not flight risks. This major tax fraud case has drawn attention because of its connection to the governor’s family. It is part of ongoing efforts by authorities to fight tax evasion in the country. The matter will continue in court on a later date.
