This archive report was first published on 24 August 2020.
On August 24, 2020, police were still unraveling the mysteries surrounding the shooting of Kevin Omwenga at his house in Kilimani estate. Robert Bodo Ouko, the prime suspect, had been cooperating with the authorities, providing a detailed account of the events of the night.
According to Ouko's statement, the incident was accidental. He claimed that the bullet discharged as Omwenga was handing over the weapon to him. Ouko stated that Omwenga was carrying the weapon as they got into the house and they had gone to the bedroom for him to hand over the weapon when the incident happened.
Ouko also told the police that he, Omwenga, and his brother, along with a Tanzanian lady, were in Obure's office, adjacent to Omwenga's Galana Suites Apartment, before they decided to leave for supper at the apartment. Other reports indicate that Omwenga and Ouko had been hanging out for drinks before heading to Ngara to pick up the lady.
Ouko claimed that despite not being a licensed firearm holder, Omwenga had asked for the gun and had it in his waist as a show-off to his Tanzanian date. Omwenga had recently accumulated wealth and bought two exotic cars in cash, and Ouko believed he wanted to be seen as a big boy.
When Ouko wanted to leave, they went to the bedroom for Omwenga to hand him over the gun, and that's when Ouko claims he accidentally shot him. On Saturday, the suspect was taken back to the house, now a crime scene, and he demonstrated how the events unfolded.
Police are also following leads over the sudden wealth and business connections of the deceased, including his planned 'business' trip to Dubai on Sunday. Ouko has been Chris Obure's bodyguard, and the two are expected to be arraigned in court today, with the intention of police asking for more time to hold them as they conduct their investigations.
