The State filed extradition proceedings against a 39-year-old Chinese national wanted by the Government of Uganda to face criminal charges arising from an alleged fraud involving UGX 4,533,379,400 (approximately Sh151 million).
Chen Guang, alias Alex, is accused of manipulating weighbridge bills and payment vouchers during his employment as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.
He allegedly exploited his access to the company’s payment documentation and financial processes to facilitate the offences.
The extradition proceedings follow a formal request received by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on June 10, 2026 from Uganda.
The request, dated April 18, 2025, was transmitted through the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice and sought Kenya’s assistance in endorsing and enforcing a Ugandan warrant of arrest and facilitating Guang’s extradition to Uganda.
Guang was arrested on August 11, 2026 at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by officers from the Directorate of Immigration Services upon arrival from Harare, Zimbabwe.
The warrant of arrest was issued by Chief Magistrate Aciro Joan at the Mukono Chief Magistrates’ Court in Uganda.
Prosecution Counsel Fatma Shaban urged the court to order that Guang be surrendered to the Republic of Uganda to face 30 counts of forgery and one count of theft.
Shaban opposed the respondent’s release on bond pending the hearing and determination of the extradition proceedings, citing concerns that he is a flight risk.
Prosecution in this matter is led by Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Vincent Monda.
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