Okoda was killed on the night of May 2, 2024 in Rawinji, Oyugis Town, after spending time with friends at a local bar.
His body was discovered near his house with the right palm severed and face disfigured.
A driver attached to the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) in Kasipul Constituency has been arrested and brought before courtin connection with the murder of former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero's campaign bodyguard.
Kennedy Ogalo Osano, who drives a vehicle registered to the NG-CDF, is suspected of being involved in the death of Evans Okoda, a man who provided security to politicians during the 2022 campaigns.
Okoda was killed on the night of May 2, 2024 in Rawinji, Oyugis Town, after spending time with friends at a local bar.
CS Kindiki says more people involved in Snipers murder Police hunt for man who killed Idas guard in love triangle sagaHis body was discovered near his house with the right palm severed and face disfigured.
Police say they relied on mobile phone records toarrestthe suspect.
Rachuonyo South Sub-county Directorate of Criminal Investigations Officer David Kiriu, who is the lead investigator in the case, said the suspect's call log data linked him to the murder.
According to the DCI officer, Osano made a lot of phone calls between May 2 from noon to 3am the next day, the same time the deceased was murdered.
In his affidavit, which was presented in court, the officer said the suspect's phone data showed the calls were made in Oyugis town.
'We gathered call log data which linked Osano tothe incident,' Kirui told the court.
The court was however told that the phone data was yet to be analysed, so the DCI needed more time to complete investigations.
'We request the court to allow us to continue holding the suspect. Your honour, we appeal to you to give us seven more days, the DCI officer said.
Osano appeared before Oyugis Resident Magistrate Cynthia Cheruiyot.
In supporting the request for more time, State prosecutor Churchil Ogema also said it is a matter of public interest.
Magistrate Cheruiyot granted the DCI its wish. The case will be mentioned on May 14, 2024 when the court will also give further directions on the case.
Join the discussionCommenting as Please add your name to your Nation profile to comment Doctors strike ends on day 56 The government and KMPDU officials have signed a return-to-work formula, but are yet to agree on the medical interns issue. Schools to reopen on Monday, Ruto announces The announcement follows advice from the Kenya Met Department. My life is in danger, says MP as Linturi ouster trial begins During the pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, the lawmaker said he had been forced to enhance his security.
