The High Court in Nakuru has ruled that Brian Odhiambo, who has been missing for 21 days, is not in the custody of KWS officers.
Justice Julius Nangea, issuing further orders in Odhiambo’s disappearance case, stated that there is no evidence he was ever in the custody of KWS officers.
Activist and Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid, who was accompanied by Odhiambo’s family members, expressed disappointment with the ruling.
“Today’s court ruling is a grave miscarriage of justice. It sets a dangerous precedent that allows security officers to arrest, disappear and even kill, then simply claim the suspect ‘ran away’ with the court siding with them.
Where will Kenyans find justice in this country?” Khalid questioned.
Brian Odhiambo’s Family Expresses Disappointment with Court Ruling
Further, the vocal activist has said he will appeal the court’s decision.
“We want to give firm instructions to our lawyers to appeal this decision to a higher court because it is something that cannot be accepted in modern day Kenya Today,” Khalid added.
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Odhiambo’s mother and wife broke into tears, expressing their dissatisfaction with the court’s decision.
Brian was reportedly last seen on Saturday, January 18, 2025, after he was allegedly taken by officers from the KWS. His family has been searching for him since his disappearance, visiting hospitals and morgues in Nakuru without success.
Police Claim Brian Odhiambo Escaped from Their Custody
Following claims of KWS officers being involved in his disappearance a writ of habeas corpus was issued on January 24, 2025 by Justice Julius Nang’ea compelling Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Nakuru East Sub County and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Officer in Charge of Lake Nakuru National Park to produce Brian in court either dead or alive.
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However, while appearing in court January 29 2025 a representative of KWS officers claimed that missing youth, Odhiambo who escaped from their custody.
Nakuru East DCIO and officer-in-charge KWS say they were unable to produce him in court as ordered because he escaped.
Local leaders, residents, and human rights organizations have expressed their concerns over Brian’s disappearance, calling for accountability from KWS.
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