Julie Gichuru is married to a powerful family which built its wealth through corrupt practices, the looting of KPLC is the most cited example.
Julie Gichuru’s father-in-law Samuel Gichuru is among individuals who stole millions of shillings from Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).
Samuel Gichuru ran an intricate web of corruption and theft when he was the managing director of Kenya Power.
Gichuru became wealthy with money siphoned from Kenya Power, so rich did he become that at some point he was referred to as “Mr. Moneybags.”
Gichuru and former Finance Minister Chris Okemo were implicated in a massive corruption scandal in Kenya Power.
The two diverted more than Ksh520 million proceeds of kickback from foreign companies which had been given tenders by Kenya Power to tax-haven of Jersey.
Part of the hidden loot was for a loan for a non-existent Ewaso Nyiro hydro-power plant which Kenyans repaid until 2020.
Ewaso Nyiro dam scandal prompted the UK government to start investigating Gichuru and Okemo after the matter was raised at the House of Commons in 2001.
Gichuru and Okemo lost the money they stashed in Jersey Island after authorities there confiscated it in February 2016.
The Royal Court of Jersey ordered the seizure of about Ksh520 million in the offshore account belonging to Windward Trading Ltd after the company pleaded guilty to four counts of money laundering.
Kenya and Jersey signed an agreement on March 3rd 2017 to pave way for the return of more than Ksh380 million Gichuru stashed in Jersey.
The Attorney General of Jersey requested the extradition of Gichuru and Okemo to Jersey Island to face money laundering charges but up to date Kenya is yet to hand over the two thieves.
Julie Gichuru’s is always dragged into her father-in-law’s woes as critics claim she together with her husband Anthony Gichuru are beneficiaries of KPLC looting.
Anthony Gichuru is passionate about Science, Agriculture, entrepreneurship, and economic development. As such, he has made investments in these fields.
Julie and Anthony have big stakes in the sports betting company M-Cheza, critics argue the betting firm was used to ‘clean’ loot from KPLC.
The couple also own two companies Arimus Media Limited – an production house focused on quality African content, and MIMI HOLDINGS LTD – a fashion retail business.
Anthony and Julie earn millions from their business ventures, they built a palatial home in 2013. See the photos below:
Exterior view
Interior view
