Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Lawyer representing Musikari Kombo in petition shot dead

Musikari Kombo speaks to journalists at a past meeting. One of the lawyers representing him in a petition he filed against Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang'ula has been shot dead. PHOTO/FILE

In Summary

The lawyer was killed outside his house at Sunrise Estate in Bungoma town shortly after midnight
He represented Musikari Kombo in the petition against Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang'ula

By ERICK NGOBILO
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Gangsters shot dead one of the lawyers representing Musikari Kombo in an election petition against Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang'ula.

The lawyer, Mr Wanyama Wanyonyi, was shot dead after he alighted from his car to open the gate to his home at Sunrise Estate in Bungoma town shortly after midnight.

Neighbours said they heard gunshots and went to check only to find the lawyer lying in a pool of blood outside his gate.

He had multiple gunshot wounds and died on the spot. Nothing was stolen from him.

Wanyama represented Kombo in the petition alongside lawyer Alfred Ndambiri.

The court is set to rule on the petition on September 30.

Western provincial police boss Mr Alfred Ombaba confirmed the incident saying police have launched investigations into the matter.

He said police recovered three spent cartridges fired from an AK 47 rifle at the scene.

The wife to the deceased Mrs Barbra Wanyama said she was called by a neighbor who told her that her husband had been attacked.

“Nothing was stolen from him. Sh10,000 that he had was intact and his Smartphone was also at the scene,” she said.

Bungoma Governor Mr Kenneth Lusaka accompanied by former Justice Minister Eugene Wamalwa and Kombo who is former Webuye MP visited the family.

Mr Kombo said it Is hard to see people around him losing their lives.

Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula condemned the killing said crime in Bungoma County was on the rise.

“The county has lost many lives. Many people have been disabled and property lost through uncontrolled criminal activity. I condemn in the strongest terms possible the shooting of lawyer Wanyama and urge security agencies to carry out thorough investigations and ensure perpetrators of heinous crime are apprehended and made to feel the full force of law,” Mr Wetangula said on phone.

He added: “This attack and loss of life of lawyer Wanyama is one too many for our county and cannot be accepted or tolerated.”

Mr Wetangula sent a message of condolence to the bereaved family and assured them he “will do anything possible within my competence to assist in getting into the bottom of this.”

Mkenya_halisi

2 days ago21

The killers did not act alone. They were hired and they can be bought. A bounty need to be established and the real killer will be known

Mkenya_halisi

2 days ago21

The killers did not act alone. They were hired and they can be bought. A bounty need to be established and the real killer will be known

Andrew Sikuku

2 days ago10

The culprits should be apprehended.

could i say it was a political assasination as he was acting on Mr.kombo? only tyme will tell but his blood is on those you killed him. They will not go unpurnished by God may his soul RIP n my sympathy go to the believed family God will c u through all this.

tiat

2 days ago20

Poleni sana. How many counties included in their budgets allocation of resources to boost security in their counties? In spite of the fact that the county leaders already have good perks including allowances for big personal cars and personal security, all they were interested in were more cars for members of their assemblies, money for travelling and stipends and big houses for the Governors. When the head of security gave the "shoot to kill" order for criminals the other day, many Kenyans opposed the idea. Haya sasa, we can continue sympathising with the criminals as they do what they know best, killing innocent people going about their daily lives. There's another Kenyan family that has lost a breadwinner.

Mucii Munene

2 days ago10

“The county has lost many lives. Many people have been disabled and property
lost through uncontrolled criminal activity. I condemn in the strongest
terms possible the shooting of lawyer Wanyama and urge security
agencies to carry out thorough investigations and ensure perpetrators of
heinous crime are apprehended and made to feel the full force of law,”
Mr Wetangula said on phone.
I didnt read anything much here. Thank you very much

Thankless

2 days ago31

These are not mere gangsters but assassins otherwise how come nothing was stolen, not his car, 10000, not even his smart phone!

natenate

2 days ago20

he is the senator of bungoma. address this issue!

Andrew Sikuku

2 days ago11

This is political assassination. The culprits are not 'thugs' as purported.The intention was to shoot & kill Peter. Kenya police & CID at Bungoma, please get to the bottom of this. Too sad that our society hosts these kind of ruthless individuals, whoever they be. Peter's blood is on their hands for those who planned and carried out the murder.To the family of the deceased; poleni sana for the loss of a husband, father, son, bother, cousin, friend & or neighbor. RIP dear cousin.

maskwembe

2 days ago20

The politics of Bungoma is full of witchcraft, threats, murder and the like. Bungoma, resist all these temptations and the devil will flee from you. Also, be accommodative to other tribes. Your neighbour Trans Nzoia always has some semblance of peace in the midst of turmoil emanating from its neighbours in the North Rift and Western largely due to its cosmopolitan nature and tolerance.

Aggie

2 days ago20

Yet another really sad story - what has the world come to? Road accidents have claimed more people this week. Then there has been the navy base shootings in the USA.
Bungoma has been in the news a lot. Were the perpetrators of the 'war' and killings after the March elections ever found? Have the nurses who kicked a mother on the floor been locked up?
Whereas it is a very sad and unfortunate thing for Kombo's lawyer to have been killed last night, it is irresponsible for us, on here, to swiftly jump to conclusions by declaring that it definitely was politically motivated.
How do we know? Indeed - the heading of this article does serve to agitate our passions. However, let's give room to investigations to be done. Sad.

Aggie

2 days ago20

Rarewatts

2 days ago01

The people who master minded recent Bungoma killings are well known to law enforcers. If no one nubs them, this is what they do next!

james mutugi

2 days ago00

We need to expose the 'people' behind these killings because the trend is alarming.RIP Wanyonyi.

oldframe

2 days ago00

.....hey!!.....this one is dangerous.......some should now stop talking about ICC witnesses.....at least they are not being dispatched this way....just recanting.....

ObaDanlola

2 days ago00

Nothing was stolen from him ...

Ezekiel Juma

2 days ago61

This is a Political Killing. After Killing Several Innocent people some months ago. They have now turned to an innocent lawyer. Please Police do something on these politicians. They are finishing US!

Banana Republic

2 days ago160

The depths to which we have sunk morally in this country is just incredible.

Kisomo

2 days ago70

Madimoni I say!

cia waitina choba Kisomo
2 days ago

Some thing here is more than meets the eye. We need to project that prism abit more closely!! No bigger stones should be left unturned, no matter who the heck....too much innocent kenyan blood shed for grotesque justifications!?!

Socio Economic Network

Wednesday, September 18, 2013