The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has successfully opposed a second attempt by Chinese national Chen Guang, also known as Alex, to secure release on bail as he awaits extradition proceedings to Uganda.
The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Milimani declined to grant his renewed application, allowing him to remain in custody as Kenya continues processing the extradition case.
Chen is wanted by Ugandan authorities to face 31 criminal charges, comprising 30 counts of forgery and one count of theft. The charges are linked to allegations arising from his previous employment at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited, where he is accused of manipulating financial documents. He has not been convicted of the offences.
During the hearing, prosecutors argued that the circumstances that had led the court to reject his earlier bail application had not changed. They maintained that releasing him would pose a significant risk to the ongoing extradition process.
A key concern raised by the prosecution was Chen’s residential status in Kenya. The DPP argued that his short-term tenancy agreement did not demonstrate sufficiently established residential ties to the country to guarantee his availability throughout the proceedings.
Prosecutors further submitted that his lack of ordinary residence in Kenya, coupled with his international mobility, presented a substantial risk that he could leave the country before the case was concluded.
The prosecution also questioned whether the proposed bail conditions would adequately address the risk of him absconding. The defence had proposed measures including surrendering his passport, reporting periodically to a police station and providing sureties.
However, the DPP argued that these conditions would not provide sufficient assurance that Chen would remain within the court’s jurisdiction until the extradition proceedings were determined.
The prosecution team, led by Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Duncan Ondimu, OGW, and Prosecution Counsel Fatma Shaban, urged the court to prioritise the expeditious determination of the matter while Chen remains in custody.
They maintained that continued detention was necessary to safeguard the extradition process and ensure that he remains available for further court proceedings.
The case stems from a request by Uganda seeking Kenya’s assistance in securing Chen’s return to face the charges brought against him. Extradition proceedings will determine whether the legal requirements for his surrender to Uganda have been met.
The court is expected to give further directions when the matter comes up for mention on November 4, 2026, at 3pm.
