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A domestic worker who was assaulted by the Personal Assistant to East Africa Affairs Principal Secretary has accused Kilimani Police Station of failing to conduct speedy and impartial investigations into the attack.

Miriam Atieno Okello claimed to have been assaulted, under the guise of family dispute, by Ibrahim Hussein Omar together with his brother Ali Hussein Omar, an employee of Kenya Power.

She had sought medical attention at Maria Immaculata Hospital and later reported the matter at Kilimani police station where the report was booked under Occurrence Book (OB) number 38/18/5/2024.

Kilimani Sub-County Police Commander (SCPC) Moss Ndhiwa has confirmed the case was reported, statement recorded and the victim issued with a medical examination report form (P3).

Summoned

Ndhiwa said one of the suspects, Ibrahim, has been summoned and grilled over the matter and will be charged in court when the investigations are completed.

“I have directed the investigating officer to speed up the matter before we can make any arrests,” he said.

Following reports of interference in the case by some senior officials, the victim’s lawyer and a group of human rights defenders have petitioned the Nairobi police commander Adamson Bungei to intervene and have the matter expedited.

“The claims of interference by senior government officials and reports that no action can be taken against the suspects are serious and should also be investigated,” they said.

The victim’s lawyer, Karen Rono has also written to the police headquarters and the employers of the two suspects –Public Service Commission (PSC) and Kenya Power –demanding comprehensive investigations into the matter.

“We trust that you will handle this matter with the seriousness it deserves and take all necessary steps to ensure justice for our client. We look forward to your prompt response and the actions taken to address these grave concerns,” she wrote.

The victim has complained police have been slow in taking action on the accused. According to her, the two assaulted, tortured, and insulted her under the guise of a family dispute. They then forcibly ejected her from the premises and confiscated her personal belongings.

“These actions are unequivocally unacceptable and represent a grave violation of our client’s rights. Such conduct is unbecoming of employees of Public Service Commission and Kenya Power and Lighting Company respectively and constitutes a serious breach of both legal and ethical standards expected from public servants,” the lawyer wrote.