A Chinese national wanted in Uganda over an alleged UGX4.53 billion (about Sh151 million) fraud has been taken to court in Kenya as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) seeks his extradition to face charges in the neighbouring country.
Chen Guang, also known as Alex, is facing extradition proceedings after Ugandan authorities asked Kenya to surrender him over allegations of forgery and theft linked to his former job at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.
Guang, 39, is accused of using his position as a cashier at the company to manipulate weighbridge bills and payment vouchers, allegedly taking advantage of his access to financial records and payment processes.
The Ugandan authorities want him to face 30 counts of forgery and one count of theft.
Prosecution Counsel Fatma Shaban asked the Kenyan court to allow Guang to be surrendered to Uganda so that he can answer to the charges brought against him.
The prosecution has also opposed his release on bond while the extradition case is being heard and determined, arguing that he poses a flight risk.
Guang was arrested on August 11 at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after arriving in Kenya from Harare, Zimbabwe. His arrest was carried out by officers from the Directorate of Immigration Services.
The DPP said the extradition case stems from a formal request made by Uganda and received by the Kenyan prosecution office on June 10, 2026.
The request, which was dated April 18, 2025, was sent through the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice. Uganda asked Kenya to assist in endorsing and enforcing the arrest warrant issued against Guang and to facilitate his extradition to Uganda.
The warrant was issued by Chief Magistrate Aciro Joan of the Mukono Chief Magistrates’ Court in Uganda.
The allegations against Guang arise from his time working at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited, where his duties as a cashier gave him access to payment records, vouchers and other financial documents.
According to the DPP, Guang allegedly used that access to facilitate the offences for which he is now wanted in Uganda.
The prosecution said the extradition proceedings are being led by Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Vincent Monda.
The Kenyan court will now consider the extradition request and determine whether the legal requirements for Guang to be surrendered to Ugandan authorities have been met.
The case will also determine whether Guang remains in custody as the extradition proceedings continue, with the prosecution maintaining that releasing him on bond could expose the process to the risk of him fleeing.
Uganda is seeking his return to face the 30 forgery charges and one theft charge arising from the alleged financial fraud at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.