02/02/2025
Khalif Kairo,after finishing form four he entered into car selling as a broker.He was connecting buyers and sellers, learning the game, and building trust.
Thatโs when he founded Imports by Kairo, his first major venture.
Kairo didnโt just sell carsโhe sold a dream. His flashy marketing, luxury car listings, and social media storytelling turned him into Kenyaโs most famous car dealer. Young, successful, and inspirational!
Just as Imports by Kairo was booming, internal wrangles with business partners emerged. He lost control of the company, a massive setback.
But instead of giving up, he bounced back with a new ventureโKai & Karo Motors. With Kai & Karo Motors thriving, Kairo expanded into the aviation industry.
He launched Jetman Global, dealing in aircraft leasing and consultancy. From selling Toyotas to trading jetsโhis rise was undeniable.
With success came a high-profile dating life. Kairo was linked to several number of Instagram models the latest being Wavinya Maria, a former beauty queen and socialite.
Their relationship made headlines, but after months of lavish trips and public displays of affection, it ended in silence.
Then came the accusations. Customers started coming forward, claiming they paid for cars that were never delivered.
Others alleged that vehicles they purchased were repossessed due to unpaid loans. The dream started to crack.
Kairo was arrested multiple times over fraud allegations. He claimed he was being unfairly targeted and humiliated. He argued these were business disputes, not criminal offenses. But the damage to his brand was done.
On 27th January 2025, Kairo attempted to revolutionize car ownership by launching a crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, raising over Ksh 12.9M in 24 hours.
His business model was ambitious, and many Kenyans bought into the vision. His biggest blow came when WeFunder shut down his account, citing legal issues. Investors panicked, and Kairoโs credibility took another hit.
In late 2024, Kairo face