Calls for justice as Kevin Omwenga is buried in Kisii
A picture of Kevin Omwenga is seen next to the coffin bearing his remains during his burial at Soko village in Kitutu Chache South, Kisii County, on August 29, 2020.
What you need to know:
- The 28-year-old was buried at the family home at Soko Village, in Kitutu Chache South, Kisii County, a ceremony attended by flamboyant politicians and businessmen, some of them known for controversies.
- Bogeka MCA Charles Nyagoto said they were keenly following the investigation and that they expected “nothing but justice”.
Nairobi businessman Kevin Omwenga was buried Saturday, a week after he was shot dead in his house at Galana Suites in Kilimani, a case which is still under investigation.
The 28-year-old was buried at the family home at Soko Village, in Kitutu Chache South, Kisii County, a ceremony attended by flamboyant politicians and businessmen.
Steve Mbogo, Zaheer Jhanda, Don Bosco, Charles Nyagoto and several other ward representatives from Kisii and Nairobi were among the guests.
The politicians said Omwenga was a hardworking person whose death is regrettable.
Mr Nyagoto (Bogeka, Kisii) said they were keenly following the investigation and that they expected “nothing but justice”.
Prayers
Omwenga’s friends and relatives also called for justice.
His brother Wycliffe noted they are orphans and that their mother and sister died within the last one year.
“Let justice be done for my brother. I raised Kevin after the death of our father. The one who shot you knows why he did so. God will deal with him in his best way,” he said.
“The family needs prayers. Kevin died on the same date our mother did a year ago,” he said, adding they were planning a memorial.
The investigation
Robert Ouko Bodo and Chris Phillip Obure, the two suspects in Omwenga's shooting, will stay in police custody for 12 days as detectives complete investigations.
The ruling was made on August 25 after police requested more time to look into the matter.
Investigators will compile evidence, record witness statements, examine the firearm used in the killing and review surveillance footage.
They will also decide whether there is evidence to sustain any criminal charges against the suspects.
According to court documents, preliminary investigations show Mr Ouko shot the victim after having dinner with him and some friends and relatives.
Police will also look into the suspects' crime records and study the post-mortem report detailing circumstances that led to the car dealer's death on the night of August 21.
