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Tana inquiry team appeals for more time
PHOTO | GIDEON MAUNDU The chairperson of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Ethnic Clashes in Tana River, Lady Justice Grace Nzioka (right) and her deputy Emilly Ominde address journalists in Mombasa on December 4, 2012. The commission, which was expected to complete its work by December 10, has appealed to President Kibaki for more time.
What you need to know:
- Prominent people mentioned adversely are yet to testify, says commission
- Request comes even after President Kibaki gave the commission another 45 days from October 27 to December 10 to complete its work
- By the close of business last Wednesday, more than 86 witnesses had testified either publicly or in camera at Minjila, Hola and Bura, said Ms Nzioka
A team investigating the violence in Tana River is seeking a month’s extension to take evidence from prominent people mentioned adversely over the deadly clashes.
This comes even after President Kibaki gave the commission another 45 days from October 27 to December 10 to complete its work. (Read: State pledges to support Tana probe team)
