A court in Malindi has released Kenyan-Italian national Franco Esposito, alias Kososo wa Baya, and his co-accused Elly Esposito on a personal bond of KSh300,000 after they were arraigned on charges of committing a reckless and negligent act causing harm.
The prosecution alleges that on May 25, 2026, at Siro Land in Malindi Sub-County, Kilifi County, the accused started an open fire and failed to take the necessary precautions to contain it, leading to the destruction of Duma Villa, a property belonging to Nagia Dahmani valued at KSh667 million.
In its ruling on bond, the court directed both accused persons to deposit their passports in court as part of the bond conditions.
The prosecution informed the court that investigations into the matter have been completed.
The court further directed that the case be mentioned on July 23, 2026, for further directions as the criminal proceedings continue.
