Chen Guang was arrested at JKIA after arriving from Zimbabwe and now faces extradition over allegations of forged documents and theft.
A Nairobi court has denied bond to a Chinese national wanted in Uganda over an alleged KSh151 million fraud, keeping him in custody as extradition proceedings continue.
Chen Guang, alias Alex, 39, is wanted by Ugandan authorities over 30 counts of forgery and one count of theft arising from his time as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.
The court ruled that prosecutors had demonstrated compelling reasons to keep Guang behind bars pending the hearing and determination of the extradition case.
JKIA Arrest
Guang was arrested on August 11, 2026, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport shortly after arriving from Harare, Zimbabwe.
His arrest followed a warrant issued by Chief Magistrate Aciro Joan of the Mukono Chief Magistrates’ Court in Uganda.
Immigration officers apprehended him at the airport after Uganda sought Kenya’s assistance in securing his arrest and eventual surrender.
The prosecution has now successfully opposed his release on bond, arguing that doing so could undermine the extradition process.
Prosecution Counsel Fatma Shaban told the court that Guang posed a flight risk and could leave Kenya before the proceedings are completed.
KSh151 Million Claim
Ugandan authorities accuse Guang of exploiting his position at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited to facilitate the alleged financial offences.
Prosecutors claim he manipulated weighbridge bills and payment vouchers while handling the company’s financial processes.
They allege that his access to payment documentation enabled him to facilitate the transactions at the centre of the case.
The alleged fraud amounts to approximately KSh151 million, making the financial claim central to Uganda’s efforts to have Guang extradited.
However, the allegations have not been tested in a Ugandan criminal trial, and Guang remains presumed innocent unless convicted.
Uganda Wants Him
The extradition process followed a formal request from the Ugandan government.
The request reached the Director of Public Prosecutions on June 10, 2026, after being transmitted through the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice.
Uganda’s request, dated April 18, 2025, sought Kenya’s assistance in endorsing and enforcing the arrest warrant.
It also asked Kenya to facilitate Guang’s surrender so he can face the charges before the Mukono Chief Magistrates’ Court.
The Kenyan prosecution is being led by Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Vincent Monda, alongside Duncan Ondimu and Shaban.
For now, Guang will remain in custody while the extradition case moves forward.
The bond decision does not amount to a finding of guilt. It only means the court has accepted the prosecution’s reasons for keeping him in custody during the extradition proceedings.
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