This archive report was first published on 16 July 2020.
On July 14, 2020, a routine patrol by Makongeni police station officers in Kaloleni Estate, Nairobi, led to the discovery of a chang'aa den where 10 people, including Timothy Makori Ombeo, were drinking in contravention of Mututho laws and Covid-19 regulations.
Inspector Moses Waweru and his team stormed the premises near City Stadium to arrest the owner and confiscate the liquor, but Ombeo and the others became unruly and allegedly attacked them.
Ombeo, 36, was charged with assaulting a police officer on duty, as well as two additional charges of assault against Makongeni chief Nerman Karithi and assistant chief Vincent Molly Abuga.
According to reports, Ombeo slapped Inspector Waweru and allegedly beat up the two chiefs, injuring them in the process.
Ombeo was denied all charges before chief magistrate Heston Nyaga and was freed on a cash bail of Sh20,000.
The case is set to start on September 23, 2020.
