Law Society of Kenya calls for urgent investigation into lawyer Tom Ouya's death amid police threat allegations
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Lawyer Tom Ouya Imbukwa died after an alleged assault in Nairobi's Harambee Sacco Estate. The Law Society of Kenya LSK President Charles Kanjama confirmed that Ouya was found in critical condition and later died at Kenyatta National Hospital. Kanjama disclosed that two weeks before his death, Ouya was living in fear after allegedly receiving threats from a police officer. It is also alleged that before his health deteriorated, Ouya claimed he had been tortured by police officers and other unknown individuals. Preliminary observations indicate Ouya sustained severe injuries consistent with torture, including an allegation that his left eye was gouged out. The LSK President raised concerns about discrepancies at the scene, noting that Savannah Police Post officers reported no blood was found where the visibly bleeding victim was discovered. The LSK has demanded the Directorate of Criminal Investigations DCI conduct a thorough investigation to ensure those responsible for Ouya's death are arrested and charged.
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Must ReadThe legal profession in Kenya is mourning the death of prominent city advocate Tom Ouya Imbukwa, who was reportedly assaulted and tortured before being killed by unknown persons. The Law Society of Kenya LSK President Charles Kanjama confirmed Imbukwa's murder on Wednesday, April 22, stating that he was killed by assailants while in the course of his duty. The LSK has called for immediate action and urged detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations DCI to swiftly arrest the perpetrators. They also appealed to the public to share any information that could assist in the investigation, assuring anonymity and safety. City lawyer Peter Wanyama and former Luanda MP Chris Omulele also expressed shock and sorrow, calling for urgent investigations into the incident.
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