Kenya has commenced extradition proceedings against a 39-year-old Chinese national wanted in Uganda over alleged fraud involving UGX 4.53 billion (approximately Ksh151 million).
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) filed the proceedings against Chen Guang, alias Alex, following a formal request by the Ugandan government seeking his extradition to face criminal charges.
According to a statement by the ODPP released on Tuesday, August 25, Ugandan authorities accuse Guang of manipulating weighbridge bills and payment vouchers while working as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.
According to the allegations, Guang exploited his access to the company's payment documentation and financial processes to facilitate the offences.
The DPP received the extradition request on June 10, 2026. 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 enforcing a Ugandan arrest warrant and facilitating Guang's surrender.
Guang was arrested on August 11 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi by officers from the Directorate of Immigration Services after arriving from Harare, Zimbabwe.
The arrest followed a warrant issued by Chief Magistrate Aciro Joan of the Mukono Chief Magistrates' Court in Uganda.
Appearing before the Kenyan court, Prosecution Counsel Fatma Shaban urged the court to order Guang's extradition to Uganda, where he is wanted to face 30 counts of forgery and one count of theft.
Shaban also opposed his release on bond pending the hearing and determination of the extradition case, arguing that Guang poses a flight risk.
The prosecution is being led by Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Vincent Monda.
The court will determine whether Guang should be surrendered to Ugandan authorities to face the charges.
The case comes as a Nairobi court recently authorised the extradition of three Kenyan nationals to the United States, where they are wanted to face several cybercrime charges.
The two cases highlight Kenya's role in facilitating the surrender of individuals wanted by foreign authorities to face criminal proceedings in other jurisdictions.
