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Con artists 'imitated Uhuru to steal Sh10m'

President Uhuru Kenyatta
President Uhuru Kenyatta

A city tycoon lost Sh10 million to men who mimicked President Uhuru Kenyatta in a purported land transaction, a court was told yesterday.

William Simiyu, David Luganya, Gilbert Kirunja, Duncan Muchai, Isaac Wajekeche, Joseph Waswa and Anthony Wafula hatched an almost foolproof ‘State House’ syndicate, according to the prosecution.

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