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Khalif Kairo Faces Possible 3-Year Jail Sentence in Fresh KRA Tax Fraud Charges

Judith MwauraBy Judith MwauraMay 26, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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Popular city entrepreneur and social media influencer Khalif Kairo is once again in the spotlight after being formally charged with tax fraud, adding to the growing list of legal troubles he has faced in recent times.

Kairo, well-known for showcasing high-end luxury vehicles on his social media platforms, was arraigned at the Nyeri Law Courts alongside his company, Kai & Karo Limited.

The charges follow an in-depth investigation by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), which has accused him of attempting to dodge taxes through fraudulent means.

According to a statement released by the KRA, the businessman allegedly gave false information about the importation of a luxury car. On January 10, 2024, Kairo is said to have deliberately misrepresented a Land Rover Range Rover Vogue as a used Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

This misdeclaration was allegedly aimed at reducing the amount of customs duty payable. As a result, the KRA claims the government lost Ksh1,283,830 in tax revenue.

“Businessman Joseph Kairo Wambui, widely known as Khalif Kairo, and his firm Kai & Karo Limited have been charged at Nyeri Law Court over tax fraud involving Ksh1,283,830,” part of the KRA’s official statement read.

“KRA investigations revealed that Mr. Kairo, in his capacity as director of Kai & Karo Limited, knowingly submitted false information to misclassify the vehicle.

This was a calculated move to avoid paying the full customs duty owed to the government,” the statement continued.

Kairo was formally charged with the offence of being knowingly involved in a fraudulent scheme to evade customs duty. During the court session, he denied the charges and entered a plea of not guilty. He was released on a cash bond of Ksh500,000 pending the next court session.

The matter is scheduled to be mentioned in court again on June 4, 2025. If convicted, Kairo could face a maximum jail sentence of three years or a fine not exceeding Ksh1 million, as per the law governing tax offences in Kenya.

This is not the first time Kairo has found himself entangled in legal controversies. Over the past year, he has been named in several civil and commercial lawsuits, particularly regarding failed business agreements and customer disputes over vehicle purchases.

In a separate but related case, another businessman from Kericho County is also facing serious tax fraud allegations filed by the KRA. The accused reportedly failed to pay taxes totaling Ksh83,774,330, accumulated over a six-year period from 2014 to 2020.

The KRA revealed that the Kericho-based businessman had earned substantial income during those years but failed to declare it as required by law. Additionally, he is accused of inflating business expenses in an effort to lower his overall tax obligation.

He appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Daniel Sitati Sifuma, where he denied all charges and was released on a bond of Ksh3 million.

Should he be found guilty, the businessman faces a fine of up to Ksh10 million, or double the amount of tax evaded, depending on which is higher. He may also be sentenced to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years, according to tax regulations.

These recent cases highlight KRA’s increased efforts to crack down on tax evasion and enforce compliance among individuals and companies operating in the country.

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