The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has refuted claims circulating online linking former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to the alleged killing of a university student.
The falsified statement called for the immediate opening of a criminal investigation into the alleged murder of Regina Wairimu, with Gachagua as a person of interest.
The statement was also linked to remarks allegedly made by President William Ruto and accusations by Martha Miano, a former aide to Gachagua.
Their comments were said to link the former deputy president to the alleged impregnation and subsequent death of Wairimu.
In the fake statement, FIFA urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the National Police Service to initiate an investigation, provide witness protection and keep the public informed of progress.
It further appealed directly to Gachagua, stating he should not politicise the matter and instead cooperate with investigators.
“Please be advised that the statement circulating was not issued by FIDA-Kenya. We urge the public to disregard it & remain vigilant against impersonation & misuse of our name”, FIDA said in their statement.
According to reports, Wairimu was reportedly pregnant at the time of her death on February 12, 2023, and a post-mortem indicated that she died from multiple lesions on her uterus that caused severe blood loss.
Investigations revealed had implicated 10 suspects in an alleged botched abortion procedure.
