DCI still examining phones in Koimburi abduction case, court told
The case arises from an incident on May 25, 2025, when MP Koimburi was reported missing shortly after attending a church service.
The case arises from an incident on May 25, 2025, when MP Koimburi was reported missing shortly after attending a church service.
During cross-examination by defence lawyers Danstan Omari and Ian Mutiso, Machibi stood by his analysis and findings but admitted that he could not tie the post to Ooga as an individual.
At the same time, the bench, also presiding over Gachagua’s impeachment case, declined to disqualify itself from hearing the matter.
Lagat stepped aside in June 2025 as public pressure mounted over the case, which has drawn wide attention.
Images and footage presented in court showed the officer’s consistent appearance over the two days, which the witness confirmed.
Rotich, who is the prime suspect in the killing of Tirop, was released two years ago on a cash bail of Sh500,000 after the court allowed his application for bail.
KRA urged Kenyans to remain compliant to avoid disputes, and encouraged those with ongoing tax issues to explore available resolution mechanisms, especially ADR.
The offences took place between November 14 and 24, 2024, at Paradise in Langoni Location, where Athman had been staying at the home of the victim’s family.
Ballistics expert Francis Karori confirmed that both the bullets and spent cartridge collected from the scene matched the rifle assigned to Kipkoech, identifying distinct firing pin marks unique to the weapon.
The court heard that Kalombotole suffers from serious medical conditions and requires treatment that is unavailable at the Kilimani Police Station, where he was being held.
In response, Justice Mwita directed him to file an affidavit within 14 days detailing what occurred while he was missing.
Justice Chacha Mwita granted the order on Thursday following an urgent application filed by the governor’s legal team under a certificate of urgency.