Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings.
Gachagua at DCI Headquarters
Ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is today, October 22, 2024, expected to appear at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters at Mazingira House, along Kiambu Road.
Gachagua was on Monday, October 21, 2024, summoned by the DCI over his assassination attempt claims.
In a summon letter dated October 21, 2024, the DCI argued that Gachagua had made serious allegations.
The DCI says Gachagua’s statement will enable prompt and thorough investigations into the matter.
“On October 20th, 2024, during a press conference, you publicly stated that there had been multiple assassination attempts on your life. You were quoted saying, “On August 30th, in Kisumu, undercover security agents entered my room, bugged it, and one of them tried to poison my food. We detected it and were able to escape the scheme. I was supposed to be killed by food poisoning.”
“You went further to state, “On September 3rd, another team from the National Intelligence Service came to Nyeri and tried to poison food that was meant for me and the Kikuyu council of elders.” These are serious allegations emanating from a person of your stature and cannot be taken lightly,” the letter reads in part.
“In light of the seriousness of this matter, we kindly request your presence on 22nd October 2024 at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters, Mazingira Complex-Kiambu Road, to formally record your statement to enable prompt and thorough investigations into the matter,” DCI added.
Case challenging Gachagua impeachment
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will today know whether he will keep his job when a case challenging the nomination of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki for the position will be heard.
A three-judge bench composed of justices Eric Ogola, Justice Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi directed that the matter filed by David Munyi Mathenge and Peter Gichobi Kamotho in a Kirinyaga court against the Senate Speaker be heard today.
The case was referred to the bench by Kerugoya judge Richard Mwongo, who granted the parties conservatory orders stopping Kindiki from assuming office, pending the hearing.
The bench also ordered that the matter be heard in open court at 11am.
“It is hereby ordered that in the light of the urgency of the matter and 0weighty issues raised therein, we direct that the matter be served and responded to forthwith for hearing inter parties” on 22 October,” the judges ruled.
Somali President in Kenya
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is in the country for a two-day official visit.
Mohamud was Monday, October 21, 2024, evening, received by Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Aden Duale.
Duale in a statement shared via his official X account revealed that the visit is aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries.
Corruption cases in court
Several graft cases have been lined up for hearing and mention this week.
For instance, there will be mention in the case involving Dr Shem Odongo Ochuodho, the former Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Managing Director, and three others, who are charged with conspiracy to defraud.
The allegations relate to Tripple A Capital Ltd’s irregular debt refinancing of Ksh2 billion to KPC management, which caused KPC over Ksh286 million in losses.
The case will be mentioned at Milimani Anti-Corruption court.