A Kenyan woman who worked in Saudi Arabia is seeking legal redress after accusing her ex-husband of misusing funds she had sent home for business purposes.
Farida Onindo told the court that during her time in the Gulf, she worked tirelessly and regularly sent her earnings to her former husband, Joseph Munane Ngota.
She said she remitted KSh 422,720, instructing him to use the money to buy a car for an online taxi venture. Her aim was to secure a steady income for herself and her child.
Upon returning to Kenya, Onindo discovered that Munane had neither purchased the car nor launched the business.
She recounted that he picked her up at the airport but dodged questions about the investment.
When pressed, he reportedly became arrogant and refused to provide explanations.
Efforts to involve his family did not resolve the matter, prompting her to approach the police. Investigations led to Munane’s arrest, and he appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Stephanie Bett facing theft charges under the Penal Code. He denied the charges and was released on cash bail of KSh 100,000.
For Onindo, the case represents more than financial loss; it is about broken trust. She told investigators that she had placed her full confidence in Munane with her hard-earned money, only to end up with nothing.
