ARREST OF A PUBLIC OFFICER

Detectives from Tseikuru Sub-County have apprehended Mwathiki Musili, the assistant chief of Kamuthanga Sub-Location, on charges of neglecting official duty.

This arrest arises from reports indicating that the assistant chief issued a burial permit without first securing a medical certificate confirming the cause of death. Such oversight is a serious violation of protocol that ensures public safety and compliance with legal standards.

Following a thorough investigation, the case file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). After review, the ODPP concurred with the investigating officer's recommendation to charge Musili with Neglect of Official Duty, Contrary to Section 128, as read with Section 36 of the Penal Code.

As a result of these findings, Musili was taken into custody and brought before Kyuso Law Court. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was subsequently granted bail set at Sh70,000.

The case is scheduled for mention on January 7, 2026.