Ol Kalou by-election violence suspects remain free as DCI awaits orders

More than a week after violence during the Ol Kalou by-election killed two people and injured dozens, no suspects have been arrested despite orders from President William Ruto.

A special team from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations formed to probe the incident had not left Nairobi as of Wednesday evening. Officers said they were still awaiting instructions from their superiors.

President Ruto spoke on Monday and ordered security agencies to enforce the law without bias against criminal gangs. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki backed the statement the next day and warned politicians against funding such gangs.

The delay comes even as photos, videos and vehicle registration numbers allegedly used by the attackers have been shared online.

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Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru celebrating his Ol Kalou by-election victory as DCP candidate declared winner by IEBC
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DCP candidate declared winner of Ol Kalou by-election

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has declared Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru of the Democracy for the Citizens Party the winner of the Ol Kalou by-election after he secured 35,440 votes.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has opened an inquiry into violence during the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Officials are examining the role of armed and hooded individuals in the unrest. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen ordered the probe.

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Police in Nyandarua are searching for a former MCA and a county assembly official after overnight violence in Ol Kalou disrupted political activities. The incident occurred on Wednesday night near a hotel hosting a DCP-linked meeting, one day before the July 2 report and 14 days before the July 16 by-election.

Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Dr Fred Matiang’i has warned political leaders against funding hooligan groups and condemned violence that has caused deaths of innocent people.

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Inspector General Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate changes to President William Ruto’s security detail following a breach during a public event in Kilifi County on May 24.

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said four people died and at least 30 others were injured during Monday's anti-fuel protests.

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Fikirini Jacobs arrived at the DCI headquarters in Nairobi on Thursday to record a statement about the death of activist Cecil Ouma.

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