Witness Reveals Payments He Was Asked to Make Before Government Could Pay for Ambulance Supply

According to a report by People Daily on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the witness, identified as Talal Yousef Zaitoun, gave an account of the financial demands allegedly communicated to him by the accused persons.

Zaitoun told the court that he had been informed about legal fees and insurance payments that he was required to settle before receiving payment from the government for the proposed ambulance supply contract.

The case involves an alleged deal for the supply and delivery of 500 high-roof diesel Toyota Hiace ambulances to the Kenyan government.

During his testimony, Zaitoun also explained how he eventually developed doubts about the authenticity of the government supply arrangement.

He said he had made several financial transactions connected to the proposed deal. The payments reportedly amounted to USD 470,750, equivalent to approximately KSh61.8 million.

Part of the money was allegedly paid towards legal and professional service fees associated with the arrangement.

The businessman further told the court that he later discussed the transactions with his elder brother, Hatim Yousef, as concerns about the deal continued to emerge.

The two subsequently examined documents associated with the proposed contract, including a pre-qualification document bearing the name and purported signature of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo.

Zaitoun said their investigations raised questions about the authenticity of the document and the individuals who had presented the opportunity to him.

Seven people are facing charges over the alleged scheme. The prosecution accuses them of conspiring to obtain money from the businessman through false representations concerning their ability to facilitate the government ambulance contract.

The allegations are yet to be determined by the court. All the accused persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The ongoing proceedings are expected to shed more light on the disputed supply arrangement, the alleged financial demands and the documents presented to the businessman.