This archive report was first published on 22 August 2020.
On August 22, 2020, a fatal shooting occurred at a residence in Kilimani, Nairobi, leaving 28-year-old Kevin Omwenga dead. The incident followed a disagreement between Omwenga and his partner, Robert Bodo Ouko, who were involved in a fake gold scam in March.
According to witnesses, the two men had an argument in Omwenga's bedroom before a gunshot was heard. A witness stated, 'They were apparently arguing over money accrued from a deal they struck back in March.'
Omwenga's brother, who was in the house, told police he was in the kitchen preparing supper when he heard a gunshot sound from the bedroom. He rushed to the bedroom and found Ouko leaving in a hurry, only to realize his brother was lying on his back with blood oozing from the chest.
Kevin was rushed to Nairobi Women's Hospital, where Ouko later joined them before reporting the matter to Kilimani Police. Ouko was arrested and is still being held.
The firearm used in the shooting has been kept as an exhibit and will undergo ballistic analysis as further investigations ensue to unravel the motive of the shooting.
During the investigation, police led Ouko to Senteu Plaza, adjacent to Galana Suites, where the gun and ammunition were discovered. The firearm was found in a safe in an office allegedly belonging to Chris Obure, a city businessman suspected of owning the firearm.
Chris Obure, known for his involvement in fake gold scams, has a history of controversy. In 2016, he was arrested for causing chaos in a Nairobi nightclub by using his licensed firearm to intimidate revelers. He was charged with assault and causing bodily harm to a Mr. Ben Alila Onyango on December 31, 2016, in Nairobi's Westlands Area.
The body of the deceased has been taken to Montezuma Mortuary pending postmortem. Chris Obure has also been arrested.
