Security was tight when the four arrived.
CHIEF MAGISTRATE GODFREY ODUOR SAID THE PROSECUTION DID NOT PRODUCE ENOUGH EVIDENCE FOR THEIR CONVICTION. “THE FOUR DON’T HAVE A CASE TO ANSWER,” HE SAID.
It was alleged that the pastor drove carelessly on August 26, resulting in Njeri’s death. The driver of the car collided head-on with a Nissan at Manguo, Limuru.
Kuria and Nzioka had been accused of giving false information to police while Baya, who was Tigoni police station base commander, faced a charge of neglecting his duties.
The four denied the charges.
Matiang’i said the Interior ministry noted with surprise that the pastor was acquitted “yet a brazen crime was committed by the accused person”.
He tasked the DCI with conducting comprehensive investigations to guide the Judicial Service Commission on what to do.
“THIS SHOULD BE DONE WITH A VIEW TO REACHING A SUITABLE CORRECTIVE AND DETERRENT ACTION TO TAKE AGAINST PERSONS FOUND CULPABLE FOR IMPROPER HANDLING OF THIS CASE,” MATIANG’I SAID.
Ndung’u has also been involved in the struggle to get security for shareholders of Utheri wa Lari company at their disputed land at Mai Mahiu, Naivasha.
The shareholders have met opposition from the Maasai community opposed to them occupying the 22,000 acres.
Ndung’u has appealed to police to beef up patrols around his home.
