Hussein Ismail Godad, the warehouse manager at Medina Chemicals, faced charges of theft amounting to Sh67.5 million when he appeared before the Milimani Law Courts.
Godad pleaded not guilty to the sole count of stealing animal health products valued at over Sh67,513,761 while serving as an employee of Medina Chemicals. The alleged theft took place between January 17th of the current year at a warehouse in Nairobi.
According to the prosecution, Godad unlawfully appropriated the products, which came into his possession due to his employment.
In his defense during the court proceedings, Godad sought lenient bond terms, highlighting his familial responsibilities as a married man with two wives and over 10 children.
As a result, the court granted him release on a bond of Sh. 500,000 or an alternative cash bail of Sh200,000. The case is set for mention on February 29th.
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