The burial of Simon Muthee whose body was found floating in a dam in Solai, Nakuru has been postponed to allow completion of investigation into the matter.

The deceased, according to locals had been arrested by police only for his body to be found later in one of the dams in the area.

He was to be burried on Wednesday before a major demonstration by locals in the area, but as it stands this will not take place.

Preliminary reports indicated that he died as a result of drowning in the dam.

However, locals in the area have faulted detectives over the same, arguing that the late might have been murdered in the hands of police and his body dumped in the dam.

Locals who spoke to Nakurunews.co.ke on anonymity for fear of being victimized, faulted officers from Solai Police station for trying to cover up the case.

They questioned why the deceased’s belt,shoe and motorbike were found in the police station.

The locals now demanding a through cleanup of the Solai Police station to allow in new officers.

This even as leaders continue to call on the investigating agencies to expedite the process.

Kabazi MCA Dr.Peter Mbae who spoke to Nakurunews.co.ke was categorical that the investigation report should be revealed to the locals to ease the mounting tension.

He added that the matter has been brought to the attention of the County Commissioner Erastus Mbui who on Tuesday evening sent Rongai Deputy County Commissioner who met locals on the same.

Mbae noted the burial has been postponed to allow investigation into the matter.

“What we are saying,let  investigation agencies dealing with this matter expedite the process so that the report can be out soon” said Mbae.

According to the area MCA, locals are a worried lot as similar deaths have been occurring in the area without clear information on the same.

The recent incident has seen human rights deffenders led by Nakuru based Centre for Enhancing  Democracy and Good Governance move to the ground to seek information on the happenings.

The cases might land in the hands of Independent Police Oversight Authority(IPOA).

 

Nominated Senator Victor Prengei is dead.

The Senator succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident in London area early this evening.

Confirming the news, County Police Commander Beatrice Kiranguri said Prengei was involved in an accident at Giotto on Nakuru-Sigor road at around 9:45 pm.

She said the Senator was driving alone at the time of the fatal road accident. He was aged 36.

Governor Lee Kinyanjui was among the top leaders to arrive at the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital after reports on the accident emerged.

He mourned him as a dynamic, quiet, humble and dedicated servant of the people, always conscious of the huge burden he carried.

“His elevation to the Senate was a major recognition of the rights of the Ogiek and other minority communities,” he stated.

Prengei was nominated by the Jubilee Party in 2017 to represent the youth in the Senate.

He was the first Ogiek community member of parliament and was seen as a voice of the minority community in the Kenyan political circles.

He went to Mariashoni Primary School, Moi Secondary School- Amalo and later joined Maseno University for a BA – Economics. In 2017 he graduated with a MBA- Strategic Management from JKUAT.

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Riftvalley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya has announced the interdiction of 9 administrators following a killer illicit brew in Kabatini,Nakuru North that claimed 10 lives.

The nine include Bahati North Deputy County Commissioner Geofrey Mayama,Assistant County Commissioner Kiamaina Mr.Isaac Ooko,area Sub county Police Commander Bernanard Wamugunda,Kiuguini  OCS Solomon Wamae, Nakuru North Sub county CIPU Robert Koima.

Others are Kabatini Chief John Thuo,his Thayu counterpart Paul Gikungu, Assistant Chiefs John Mbugua(Kabatini),and Paul Gathathai(Thayu).

Addressing the media in Nakuru on Monday morning, Natembeya stated that the 9 administrators have 21 days to show cause why they should not be dismissed.

He added that new officers will be deployed in the area soon,but on acting capacity as the due procedure is followed.

“The 9 officers have 21 days to show cause why they should not be dismissed. As A government we do not tolerate officers who sleep on their job while Kenyans are suffering” said Natembeya.

Natembeya also used the moment to sound a stern warning to police officers in the area who have been receiving bribes to allow illicit brew businesses.

According to him, any officer who is found culpable will be dealt with, adding that there will be no transfers but full dismissal to avert such problems being transferred to other areas.

“We will not transfer problems from one area to another,we shall interdict” he said.

The RC who was accompanied by a top security team led by Regional Police Commander Fredrick Ochieng’ and Nakuru County Commissioner Erastus also put on notice County Security teams in Rift Valley Region.

While pointing out Nakuru,Bomet, Kericho,Nandi,Kajiado,Samburu,Trans Nzoia,Elgeyo Marakwet counties as the most notorious in illicit brew businesses, Natembeya tasked the officers to ensure no illicit brew in their areas of jurisdiction.

“No county commissioners will sit in office as people die of illicit brew.Those trading in illicit brew be warned” said.

The Regional Commissioner stated that already a Multi-agency team is in place to mount road blocks to avert methanol entry.