A Kenyan woman who had been working in the Middle East is now embroiled in a bitter court battle with her former lover, whom she accuses of squandering her hard-earned money.

Farida Onindo told the court that she spent months in Saudi Arabia doing tough jobs, sending money home with hopes of securing a better future for herself and her child.

But instead of building her dreams, she claims her ex-partner, Joseph Munane Ngota, turned her sweat into luxury for himself.

According to court documents, between April and November 2024, Onindo wired a total of Sh422,720 to Munane with clear instructions, purchase a car to be used in an online taxi business.

The plan, she said, was to create a steady source of income for their family. But when she returned home, she found no car, no business, and no answers.

Onindo recalled the shock of landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, only to be picked up by Munane, who evaded questions about the investment.

When pressed, his tone allegedly shifted from evasive to arrogant.

Attempts to seek help from his family bore no fruit, leaving her with no choice but to report the matter to the police.

Investigations led to Munane’s arrest and arraignment before Senior Resident Magistrate Stephanie Bett.

In court, he denied the charges of theft contrary to section 268 (1) as read with section 275 of the Penal Code. He was released on a cash bail of Sh100,000, with the trial set to begin on February 12, 2026.

For Onindo, the case is about more than lost money, it’s about betrayal. “I trusted him with everything I had,” she told investigators. “Now I have nothing to show for all my sacrifice.”