A 21-year-old Moi University student has been charged with allegedly stealing Sh499,800 from another person's bank account through unauthorised access to a computer system.
Purity Moraa Mokaya, a final-year Education student, appeared before Eldoret Principal Magistrate Kimani Mukabi, where she denied three charges, including offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018.
The prosecution accused Mokaya of accessing a bank account belonging to Mark Juma Odhiambo without his consent on July 30, 2026, before allegedly transferring Sh499,800 to an I&M Bank account registered in her name.
She is also accused of unlawfully obtaining the money from the complainant's Absa Bank account, knowing that it was proceeds of crime.
The charges include unauthorised access to a computer system under Section 14(1), access to a computer system with intent to commit a further offence under Section 15(1), and acquisition of proceeds of crime.
Mokaya, who represented herself in court, pleaded not guilty to all three charges.
The prosecution informed the court that the accused was facing similar charges in other courts, although those cases have yet to be heard and determined.
Student released on Sh500,000 bond
Five witnesses are expected to testify in the case, including the complainant and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officer PC Edwin Mukholi, who is handling the investigations in Eldoret.
During the proceedings, Mokaya requested reasonable bond or cash bail, assuring the court that she would attend all scheduled hearings.
However, the magistrate declined to grant her cash bail and instead released her on a bond of Sh500,000 with one surety.
The case will be mentioned on November 23, 2026, before Court 3 for further directions.
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