Nairobi tycoon Francis Ng’ang’a refutes car theft claims

By Newsflash Writer

NAIROBI, Kenya – Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have commenced investigations into a suspected fraud case involving the sale of a luxury vehicle under false pretences.

The incident, logged at Kilimani Police Station under OB number [REDACTED], centers around the sale of a Mercedes-Benz E350, registration KDS724T, valued at Sh4.1 million.

Francis Ng’ang’a Mundia, the director of Valley Road Motors, has stated that neither he nor his company participated in the transaction. The car was bought by his son, Brandon Njoroge Ng’ang’a, who allegedly paid the full amount to an agent named Robert Bundi Muga. Bundi is said to have received authorization from the registered owner to handle the sale.

Ng’ang’a confirmed that the logbook used in the transaction was availed by Bundi, which enabled Brandon to confirm the car’s registration and ownership details.

“Before the purchase, my son Brandon requested the logbook, which Bundi shared. After inspecting the car and confirming everything was in order, he paid the full amount via bank and M-Pesa as agreed. We have all the payment records,” Ng’ang’a told reporters at his car yard.

However, questions have since arisen concerning the legitimacy of the authorization and transfer of ownership.

“There are now widespread allegations online accusing my son and me of stealing this vehicle, damaging my company’s reputation. Valley Road Motors was not involved in buying the car. I am its director and nowhere does it show I was part of the purchase. My son handled everything himself,” a visibly upset Ng’ang’a clarified.

Dismissed claims

Ng’ang’a dismissed the theft claims reportedly linked to Dandora, calling them unfounded.

“I run my business based on trust and good faith, but now our names are being dragged through the mud,” he lamented.

In the wake of the dispute, Brandon has returned the vehicle to its registered owner, Peter Munene Njoroge, and is pursuing legal redress to recover his money.

Beyond reclaiming the funds, he has initiated defamation proceedings against Bundi, Njoroge, and blogger Cyprian Nyakundi over reputational damage.

“I urge the government to step in so that we can be refunded. We no longer have the car or the money. My son never wanted to be involved in such a mess,” Ng’ang’a said.

The vehicle was bought on March 20, 2025, and the controversy came to light only after Nyakundi’s blog post. Notably, Brandon claims the registered owner never reached out to him until the blog post appeared.

“This shows the owner and his lawyer are trying to defraud us. The vehicle was purchased back in March, but it’s only in the last two weeks that they’ve alleged theft,” Ng’ang’a added.

The case is now expected to take its course through the courts as investigators assess the legality of the sale and its wider ramifications.