A cropped photo of Police Douglas Kanja and DCI boss Amin Mohamed /Photo courtesy/
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Amin Mohamed failed to appear before the High Court on Wednesday during a hearing on abduction cases in which they are accused.
Justice Mwamuye, who presided over the hearing, confirmed that both did not attend the session despite the petitioners being present in court.
In a strongly worded statement, Justice Mwamuye warned that failure to attend the next hearing would result in serious consequences.
“If Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja misses the next hearing, I will have no choice but to charge him with contempt of court and sentence him on the spot. As for the DCI, I will proceed with a conviction and invite him for mitigation,” the judge stated.
The petitioners, represented by Senior Counsel Kalonzo Musyoka, emphasized that the case could not proceed in the absence of IG Kanja.
Martha Karua, who also represents the petitioners, argued that the release of abductees as reported in the media was only the first step toward uncovering the truth. She urged the court to hold the security chiefs accountable for disobeying court orders, paving the way for an inquiry into the abductions.
Karua further emphasized that after addressing the disobedience of court orders, an inquiry should be launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the detentions and subsequent release of the individuals.
Paul Nyamodi, the lawyer representing Kanja and Amin, informed the court that his clients were ready to attend the session but were called away to address a pressing security issue.
Justice Mwamuye’s remarks came amid growing criticism of the IG’s failure to comply with court summons. The judge underscored the importance of accountability in such matters, particularly when the lives and safety of citizens are at stake.
The case is expected to resume in the coming weeks, with the court set to take decisive action if the accused fail to comply with the summons.
Leave a comment