The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has summoned Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, Matungu MP Peter Oscar Nabulindo and former Sports CS Rashid Echesa following the recent burial chaos.
The three were summoned by the head of the Kakamega Region DCI to appear before the agency’s office on Tuesday to explain their involvement in the clashes that happened during the burial of a former chief in Kakamega County.
During the incident, chaos erupted, leaving several attendees injured, including a police officer and other security personnel who had stepped in to restore order.
DCI summons leaders involved in the chaos that happened during the burial of a former chief in Kakamega County. Photo: Courtesy.
Some were left bleeding from the altercation, with the injured officer receiving assistance from his colleagues.
The situation escalated when rival factions hurled chairs at each other, adding to the distress of the bereaved family, who were left to deal with further damages.
After the incident, both Nabulindo and Echesa found themselves in quite an odd position.
The family of the deceased returned a cow and monetary contributions given during his funeral by the two.
According to the family, it was deeply inappropriate for the politicians to attend the funeral, where they were expected to pay their last respects to the deceased, only to disrupt the event by attempting to take over the program.
On the other hand, former CS Echesa has recently denied having a hand in Matungu burial chaos.
“I was allowed in with only my bodyguard and child, Governor Barasa came in with over 2,000 people and isukhuti,” Former CS Echesa.
