Court orders the arrest of a cybercrime DCI officer for withholding crucial evidence in a case where an Eldoret based lawyer is accused of killing his friend in a house party.

Thursday, August 1, 2024 - A cybercrime DCI officer is in trouble after the High Court in Eldoret ordered his arrest for withholding crucial evidence in a murder case where a lawyer is charged with killing his friend.

The DCI officer, identified as Daniel Kieni, was expected to present in court CCTV footage as key evidence in the murder case but he has failed to appear in court several times despite being summoned.

Lawyer Abel Mogaka is accused of killing his friend Calvin Ngaira during a house party hosted at Eldoret town.

It’s alleged that there was a commotion at the party during which the accused used a broken beer bottle to stab the deceased.

Justice Robert Wananda who is handling the case described the character of the detective as strange behaviour 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.

He issued a warrant of arrest against the detective to the officer in charge of cybercrime at DCI headquarters in Nairobi to implement 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.

The deceased was the only son of Hesbon Ngaira who is chief principal at Hill School in Eldoret.

The Kenyan DAILY POST.