This archive report was first published on 3 September 2019.
On September 2, 2019, the DCI tweeted that Samwel Gateri was not a state witness in the case against Itumbi, citing Gateri's application to withdraw from the case due to threats to his life and concerns over a witness statement he was forced to sign.
However, a police charge sheet circulating on social media listed Gateri as a witness in the Itumbi case, sparking questions about the DCI's credibility.
Users on Twitter expressed their concerns, with some asking if the charge sheet was legitimate and others questioning the DCI's handling of the investigation.
One user noted that the DCI seemed to have tweeted before verifying the information, calling it an 'embarrassment.'
Another user pointed out that the charge sheet clearly listed Gateri as a witness, asking the DCI to clarify the situation.
