Nairobi Man Accused Of Stealing Employer's KSh 200m Seeks Permission To Visit His Dad In India

• Cheekati Narasimha’s travel application to visit his sick father in India was contested in court, with the complainant’s lawyer urging its dismissal
• Cheekati claims his father, over 80, suffers from chronic illnesses and requested his presence, while also needing medical attention for a neurological condition
• The complainant's lawyer, Kimani Wachira, challenged the application, questioning the validity of the medical documents and the applicant's familial relationship
• The court hearing is set to proceed under Principal Magistrate Caroline Nyaguthii, with the complainant seeking to expedite the case and ensure Cheekati’s future attendance

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - The case of Nairobi businessman Cheekati Narasimha resumed on Friday 4, after he filed an application seeking the court's permission to travel to India to visit his sick father.

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However, the application faced strong opposition from the complainant's lawyer, Kimani Wachira, who urged the court to dismiss it entirely.

Cheekati, who is out on cash bail through his lawyers, informed the court that his father, a citizen of India and over 80 years old, has been suffering from chronic and mental illnesses and had requested the applicant's immediate presence.

He also mentioned that the applicant would take this opportunity to undergo medical check-ups, as he suffers from a neurological condition that adversely affects his spinal cord and nerves, with screws embedded in his neck.

The lawyers presented copies of medical reports indicating that Cheekati had visited a medical facility.

Why Cheekati Narasimha should not travel to India

In response to the applicant's intended travel to see his father, the complainant's lawyer, Wachira, asserted that the court had been provided with a handwritten medical report stating that the accused person needed to travel to see his father alongside other family members.

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Wachira pointed out that there was no evidence before the court establishing that the accused person has a father named Cheekati Jagapath, as no birth certificate or documentation was presented to prove any relationship between them.

He further stated that the court had not received any medical report regarding the applicant's father; instead, only an unauthorised letter had been provided, which does not sufficiently demonstrate the familial relationship with the applicant.

Regarding the neurological condition that necessitates his travel outside the country, Wachira maintained that what the applicant submitted was not a formal medical report, but merely a record indicating that he visited a facility known as Citi Neuro Centre on August 26, 2024, and August 29, 2024, as an outpatient, simply walking in and out of the facility.

He acknowledged, however, that the document did show that the applicant had received treatment for his condition.

In conclusion, the complainant's lawyer requested that the court expedite the hearing within 45 days and in the unlikely event, the court considers the proposition, they would request the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) to personally ensure the applicant's attendance before the court.

The case is scheduled to be heard under Principal Magistrate Caroline Nyaguthii.

Why was Cheekati Narasimha charged

In an earlier story, reported that Narasimha was charged with embezzling KSh 254.4 million and forging his boss's signature to promote himself.

The alleged crimes occurred between 2010 and 2024.​

In 2010, Narasimha allegedly forged the signature of Malkiat Singh Dhillon, the company's managing director, on an appointment letter.

This fraudulent act led to his promotion to production manager.

Additionally, between January 1, 2016, and August 31, 2024, he is alleged to have stolen KSh 254.4 million by exploiting his position within the company. ​

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