Joseph Momanyi was arrested on April 12, 2025, in Kahawa West, Nairobi, for allegedly hacking into Web Tribe Limited’s financial system and transferring over Sh49 million between July 19 and 24, 2024. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) claims Momanyi accessed the JamboPay client portal and illicitly moved funds to various M-Pesa wallets, bank accounts, and till numbers.
During his detention, Momanyi reportedly confessed to being part of a larger criminal syndicate and expressed willingness to assist investigators in apprehending his accomplices. The authorities have requested one week to conduct a digital forensic examination of his mobile devices to gather further evidence.
The DCI has charged Momanyi with computer fraud and money laundering under Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. Web Tribe Limited, the parent company of JamboPay, reported the incident, leading to the ongoing investigation.
This case highlights the vulnerabilities in digital payment systems and underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to prevent such fraudulent activities.
