Warrant Issued for Prominent Lawyer in KSh 100 Million Land Forgery Case
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A Nairobi court has issued a warrant of arrest against city-based lawyer Guy Spencer Elms after he failed to appear in court to face multiple charges related to the forgery of documents in a KSh 100 million succession dispute.
Appearing before Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi, the prosecution informed the court that Elms had not honored court summons, prompting the magistrate to issue the arrest order.
“This court cannot be taken for granted,” Magistrate Ekhubi declared sternly. “The accused has failed to honor summons, and in the interest of justice, I hereby issue a warrant for his immediate arrest.”
The charges against Elms, detailed in a five-count charge sheet, include forging a will and a power of attorney allegedly signed by the late Roger Bryan Robson, a wealthy philanthropist and conservationist who passed away in 2012 without direct heirs. Elms is accused of using these documents to claim ownership of two prime properties in Karen, Nairobi, valued at over KSh 100 million.
The Charges
Count I – Making a False Document:
Elms is accused of creating a forged will dated 24 March 1997, allegedly signed by Robson, without authority and with intent to defraud.
Count II – Uttering a False Document:
He allegedly presented the forged will to a DCI officer, CPL. Samuel Kamau, in 2015, claiming it to be genuine.
Count III – Making a False Document (Power of Attorney):
Elms is further charged with forging a power of attorney dated 24 January 2010.
Count IV – Uttering a False Power of Attorney:
He is accused of presenting the forged power of attorney to the DCI in 2015.
Count V – Demanding Property Through Forged Testamentary Instrument:
The prosecution alleges that in 2013, Elms sought to obtain two parcels of land in Karen using the forged will during succession proceedings at the High Court.
A Legal Battle with High Stakes
The estate of Roger Robson has been the subject of fierce legal battles since his death. With no direct heirs, control over his multimillion-shilling properties has attracted multiple claims. Elms, who claimed to be the appointed executor of Robson’s estate, has long defended the will’s authenticity.
In earlier media interviews, Elms dismissed the allegations as part of a coordinated smear campaign, suggesting the case was politically or financially motivated. However, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has moved forward with the charges, confident in the evidence gathered by investigators.
“This is not just a forgery case,” said a source familiar with the matter. “It’s about manipulating legal instruments to unlawfully seize high-value property. That’s why it has captured national attention.”
What’s Next
State Counsel Godfrey Keverenge confirmed the prosecution is ready to proceed as soon as the accused is produced in court. The case will now await mention once Elms is apprehended.
Outside the courtroom, the complainant expressed frustration at the delays. “This matter has taken too long. Let the law take its course, no matter who is involved.”
If convicted, Elms could face a lengthy prison sentence and the potential revocation of his license to practice law—marking a dramatic fall from grace for a lawyer once known for championing environmental causes.
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