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GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1166

GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 1166

THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT

(Cap. 59A)

PRESERVATION ORDERS


IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 83 (1) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009, the Agency Director gives notice to— Medallion Properties Limited and HFC Limited that the High Court has issued preservation orders in Nairobi High Court Miscellaneous Application No. E003 of 2026 as specified in the Schedule hereto: REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI ANTI-CORRUPTION AND ECONOMIC CRIMES DIVISION HCACEC MISC NO. E3 OF 2026 IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR PRESERVATION ORDERS UNDER SECTIONS 81 AND 82 AS READ WITH SECTION 131 OF THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME AND ANTI- MONEY LAUNDERING ACT(POCAMLA) AS READ TOGETHER WITH ORDER 51 OF THE CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES. IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR PRESERVATION ORDERS FOR KSHS 11,239,102.37 HELD IN ACCOUNT NUMBER 9783902434 HELD AT HFC LIMITED IN THE NAME OF MEDALLION PROPERTIES LIMITED. BETWEEN AGENCY DIRECTOR, ASSET RECOVERY AGENCY— (Applicant) VERSUS MEDALLION PROPERTIES LIMITED—(Respondent) AND HFC LIMITED—(Interested Party) IN CHAMBERS ON 8TH JANUARY, 2026 BEFORE HON. JUSTICE KANYI KIMONDO ORDER CLAIMS IN THE APPLICATION 1. THAT this application be certified urgent and the same be heard Ex-Parte on a priority basis in the first instance. 2. THAT this Honourable Court be pleased to issue preservation orders prohibiting, enjoining, or restraining the Respondent and the Interested Party by themselves and/or their employees, agents, servants, or any other persons acting on their behalf from transacting, withdrawing, transferring, and/or dealing in any manner with respect to KSh. 11,239,102.37 and any interest accrued thereon held by HFC Limited in account number 9783902434 in the name of Medallion Properties Limited. 3. THAT this Honourable Court be pleased to issue preservation orders prohibiting the Respondent and the Interested Party and/or their employees, agents, servants, or any other persons acting on his behalf from transacting, withdrawing, transferring, and/or dealings in any manner with respect to any interests, profits, or benefits derived or accrued from the funds specified under prayer 2 above. 4. THAT the Honourable Court makes any other ancillary order it may deem fit for the proper, fair, and effective execution of these orders. 5. THAT costs be provided for. Ex-Parte; UPON READING the Application dated 8th January, 2026 brought under certificate of urgency by Counsel for the Applicant under sections 81 and 82 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act and Order 51 rule 1 of the Civil Procedure Rules and all enabling provisions of the law, and upon reading the supporting affidavit of Martin Samburumo sworn on 8th January, 2026 and the annextures thereto; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED 1. THAT the matter is certified urgent and suitable to be heard during the current High Court recess. 2. THAT preservation orders be and are hereby issued prohibiting, enjoining, or restraining the Respondent and the Interested Party by themselves and/or their employees, agents, servants, or any other person acting on their behalf from transacting, withdrawing, transferring, and/or dealing in any manner with respect to KSh. 11,239,102.37 and any interest accrued thereon held by HFC Limited in account number 9783902434 in the name of Medallion Properties Limited. 3. THAT preservation orders be and are hereby issued prohibiting the Respondent and the Interested Party and/or their employees, agents, servants, or any other persons acting on his behalf from transacting, withdrawing, transferring, and/or dealings in any manner with respect to any interests, profits, or benefits derived or accrued from the funds specified above. 4. THAT the preservation orders shall remain in force for a period of ninety (90) days only from today’s date (08/1/2026). 5. THAT further, and in accordance with Section 83 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, the Applicant will forthwith notify the Respondent and Interested Party who shall be at liberty to move the court to contest any proceedings for Forfeiture. GIVEN under my hand and the seal of the Honorable Court this 8th January, 2026. ISSUED at NAIROBI this 8th January, 2026. DEPUTY REGISTRAR HIGH COURT ANTI CORRUPTION AND ECONOMIC CRIMES DIVISION PENAL NOTICE Take notice that if you, the above named respondent or your servants/agents disobey this order, you will be cited for contempt of court and shall be liable to imprisonment for a period of not more than six months. Dated the 20th January, 2026. MARK OGONJI, Ag. Director General, Assets Recovery Agency.

Dated the 20th January, 2026.

MARK OGONJI,

Ag. Director General, Assets Recovery Agency.

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Act / Legislation
THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT
Reference
Cap. 59A
Section
section 83 (1)
Signed By
MARK OGONJI
Title
Ag. Director General, Assets Recovery Agency
Date Signed
20th January 2026
Page
43
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