Suspect drags Kalonzo into land dispute that left man dead
A murder suspect has dragged Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka into a land dispute that left one dead and several injured at Kianda village in Igembe South, Meru County.
Mr Joseph King’ori M’Ikamati claimed on Monday that Mr Musyoka had interests in the 2,000-acre parcel of land which was at the centre of the dispute.
Through lawyer Kirimi Mbogo, Mr M’Ikamati said the land in Amung’enti ‘D’ adjudication area belongs to five Meru clans but Mr Musyoka sits on it through proxies.
The suspect also claimed in court that the former Vice President influenced investigations into the matter.
He told Meru Resident Judge Alfred Mabeya that he believed Mr Musyoka was in constant communication with Meru County Commissioner Allan Machari, Igembe South Deputy County Commissioner James Koskey and other senior officers.
OTHER CLAIMS
In an application filed under a certificate of urgency, the lawyer said Mr Musyoka was a person of interest as he had been pulling strings in the matter.
He said his clients wants the Wiper boss to record a statement in connection to the October 4 chaos, in which one Mr George Mithika was killed.
Mr M’Ikamati said that prior to the killing, groups that enjoy Mr Musyoka's support met at Nthanjene and Tumu Tumu police posts, took an oath and vowed to evict all farmers from the area.
“When this report was filed and a police investigation undertaken, the arrest and prosecution of suspects began but was stopped allegedly through the influence of the DCC and Hon Kalonzo Musyoka,” he told the judge.
Mr M’Ikamati further claimed that Mr Koskey ignored pleas for the arrest of the people who took the oath.
He said that during the murder probe, Mr Koskey asked Mr M’Ikamati to frame Mr Mbogo for the crime in exchange for freedom.
The suspect also claimed that the sponsors and leaders of the group that took the oath were Mr Koskey's close associates so they enjoyed his protection.
POLICE REPORTS
The lawyer wanted a copy of confidential situation reports sent by the county security team, that allegedly showed Mr M’Ikamati was absolved of the crime but ended up being charged.
State Counsel Patrick Namiti agreed to provide copies of the documents for use in court but wondered how Mr Musyoka’s statement would help build the defence’s case.
He also protested provision of confidential security documents, saying they could jeopardise security.
The court will rule on Tuesday on whether My Musyoka will write a statement on the matter and whether Mr M’Ikamati will be released on bail.
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