The High Court in Eldoret has ordered the arrest of a cybercrime DCI officer for allegedly suppressing critical evidence in a murder case in which a lawyer is accused of killing his colleague.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Daniel Kieni, a DCI officer, was expected to submit CCTV footage in court as important evidence in the murder case, but he has failed to appear despite being summoned.
Lawyer Abel Mogaka is accused of killing his colleague Calvin Ngaira during a three-day home party in Eldoret town.
He is said to have killed his colleague on May 18, 2019, after an altercation during the party held in a house at the Annex area along the Eldoret-Nakuru highway, Uasin Gishu County.
Justice Robert Wananda while issuing the warrant, described the character of the officer as strange behavior which had delayed the conclusion of the case.
“Despite being summoned and promising to appear, the officer has neither appeared physically nor virtually and no sufficient explanation has been given,” said Justice Wananda.
Justice Wananda said he was perturbed by the action of the officer and issued a warrant of arrest against him to the officer in charge of cybercrime at DCI headquarters in Nairobi to effect the arrest.
While issuing the warrant, Justice Wananda regretted that the character of such officers has continued to contribute to the delay of many court cases.
“A warrant of arrest is hereby issued against the cybercrime officer namely Inspector Daniel Kieni of the cybercrime unit DCI Nairobi. The warrants are to be effected by officers in charge of cybercrime unit DCI Nairobi,” ordered Justice Wananda...CONTINUE READING>>
