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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: Nowayhaha on March 24, 2023, 09:03:47 AM
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A few days later, the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohammed Ali, presented the Director of Public Prosecutions, Noordin Haji, with an inquiry file recommending that Matiang’i and his lawyer, Dunstan Omari, be charged with publishing false information and conspiracy to commit a felony. Timelines here are important. Matiang’i appeared at the DCI on March 6. The file recommending prosecution was presented to the DPP the following day, March 7. On March 8, a small group of MPs, mostly from Mr Odinga’s ODM, visited President Ruto.
They cautioned him that anything interpreted as harassing Matiang’i was playing out negatively within the Gusii community. It was complicating their own efforts to seek cooperation with the government and would also impact badly on the president’s ‘tour of the region planned that started on Wednesday, which would also include his attendance of a ‘homecoming’ fete for Machogu.
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Separately, Machogu was also warning that the issue was stoking anger within the community. It was with those cautions in mind, say those involved, that the president gave the go-ahead for Machogu and other local leaders to seek a truce.
On March 12, Machogu chaired a meeting of Kisii leaders where Matiang’i was prominently seated next to him at the high table. Under ordinary circumstances, any leader in Kenya having trouble with the government, facing the threat of criminal charges and generally typified as an enemy and troublemaker, would be persona-non-grata at such a gathering. The meeting discussed Kisii unity, cooperation with the government and the President’s impending tour, with Matiang’i apparently fully on board.
The following day, March 13, DPP Haji announced that Matiang’i would not face any charges as the DCI file did have any evidence that could stand scrutiny in a court of law.
https://nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/revealed-how-matiang-i-surrendered-4170624
In an unusual development, he did not, as is the practice, ask the DCI to carry out investigations with a view to filling in the gaps, but directed that the investigations be closed all-together and no further action taken. It could all have been a co-incidence, but chances are that the flurry of activity and ‘freedom’ for Matiang’i could not have been unrelated. It could be seen as a wise move in regard to easing tensions, denying Odinga a cause to exploit and nipping in the bud the emerging alliance with Matiang’i.
The opposition chief was the first person on the scene when the former minister raised the alarm about a police siege at his residence. He also turned up in a show of solidarity when Matiang’i was undergoing interrogation at the DCI headquarters, making a lot of noise for the cameras when denied entry.
But it also again raises questions about whether both DCI Amin and DPP Haji are taking directions from the political leadership. Haji has raised plenty of eyebrows since the new government took power over the large number of criminal cases facing Ruto allies he has suddenly dropped, citing lack of evidence in the files presented to him by ousted DCI George Kinoti. He has never satisfactorily explained why he agreed to press the charges in the first place if the evidence was deficient.
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It was a weak case ab initio and I said as much.
I believe Matiangi is not out of the woods.
Ruto is buying his time to crush Odingas and Kenyatta first.
Corruption cases remember have no statue of limitations.
Let Matiangi not lie to himself.
EACC are pursuing cases of Moi era - early 1990s now.
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Very important word. :D
Wake me up when a single case is concluded.
It was a weak case ab initio and I said as much.
I believe Matiangi is not out of the woods.
Ruto is buying his time to crush Odingas and Kenyatta first.
Corruption cases remember have no statue of limitations.
Let Matiangi not lie to himself.
EACC are pursuing cases of Moi era - early 1990s now.
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Kadudu criminal conviction few but many have lost their land n properties back to states
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Matiangi left the country where I believe money changed hands. He must have transfered several billions shillings to someone accounts. Matiangi will never be charged again.
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EACC are pursuing cases of Moi era - early 1990s now.
Really? look at Kidero. Looks like his cases will be dropped soon and all the other cases of pro-ruto allies that have been dropped.