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Netizens have been buzzing on social media after an old video of Khalif Kairo condemning fraudsters resurfaced online.

In a past interview on the Iko Nini podcast, Kairo emphasized that making money dishonestly is never sustainable. Ironically, earlier this year, he was in the spotlight for fraud allegations, pleading not guilty to two charges on January 28.

“People need to understand that conmen don’t actually have money. They may put on a show, hiring luxury cars and flaunting wealth in clubs, but it always catches up with them,” Kairo said in the video.

He went on to highlight the importance of legitimate business, citing his company, Kai & Karo.com, which reportedly attracted 150,000 users monthly at the time. However, he was unaware of the legal troubles that awaited him.

The first charge against him alleged that he used deception to obtain Sh2.1 million from Jeff Kyule Munane for a car he never delivered. The funds were reportedly sent to Kai & Karo Car Dealership, but Kairo failed to honor the deal.

In the second count, he was accused of receiving Sh2.98 million from Dora Okoth for a Subaru Outback, which was never delivered. These incidents allegedly occurred between July 10 and July 25, 2024, in Westlands, Nairobi.

His legal troubles didn’t end there. Another charge was later added, with Kairo being accused of fraudulently acquiring Sh3 million in yet another car sale.

In the resurfaced video, Kairo ironically stated, “If I were stealing from people, I’d be running from the DCI. Stolen money has a limit—it eventually catches up with you. But money earned genuinely lasts longer.”

This clip went viral just days after Kairo’s former business partner, Clement Kinuthia, publicly spoke about their fallout.

During an interview on the Iko Nini podcast, Clement shared WhatsApp screenshots suggesting that Kairo had interfered in his marriage. He alleged that while he was in Japan, Kairo messaged his wife, accusing him of infidelity. According to the screenshots, Kairo told her that Clement had been unfaithful for over a year with a woman named Sylvia—someone close to her.

Clement claimed these accusations affected both his personal and professional life, saying, “I had to fight battles at work and at home. The cheating allegations did not sit well with my wife.”

Amid his legal battle, Kairo requested Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina to grant him a Sh3 million personal bond, citing that he had already spent two days in custody. The magistrate approved his request and released his passport, allowing him to travel to the USA to source funds. The court ruled that restricting his movement was unnecessary.

Kairo’s legal team—comprising lawyers Cliff Ombeta, Danstan Omari, and Martina Swiga—argued that he was being targeted by business rivals. Omari insisted that Kairo had not defrauded his clients, as he had signed agreements to import the vehicles.