The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to preserve forensic evidence relating to the rape allegations made against mugithi artist Samuel Muchoki, alias Samidoh.
In an order issued on September 4, Justice Lawrence Mugambi also directed DCI to protect all relevant documentary, digital and electronic materials forensically.
The justice moreover instructed the DCI officers to immediately issue preservation notices to the relevant custodians to ensure the protection and preservation of the forensic evidence.
Court directs DCI to secure forensic evidence in Samidoh allegations. Photo: Courtesy.
The judge also issued the interim orders restraining Samidoh from contacting or interfering with the woman who reportedly sued her over the rape allegations.
Justice Mugambi further directed that the petitioner be referred to by initials as M.R.W., and all documents disclosing her full identity be sealed, redacted and restricted to the parties involved in the case.
According to Judge Mugambi, the respondents will then have seven days from the date of receipt of the petition to file their responses.
In the petition filed before the High Court, the woman accused Samidoh of alleged sexual assault.
The woman went ahead to apply for an investigation of the matter pending the hearing and determination of the case.
The woman told the court that she preserved the evidence of the alleged assault, including audio interaction and electronic messages.
