Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai has written an open letter to Siaya Governor James Orengo questioning his role in the ongoing investigations into the alleged assault of Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu.
The matter follows Osotsi’s visit to the Bunge Police Service in Nairobi on Tuesday, April 14, where he recorded a statement over the alleged incident that is said to have taken place on April 8 at Java House, West End Mall in Kisumu.
Orengo accompanied him during the process and has also been linked to formal correspondence seeking action from police.
In his letter, Alai acknowledges the seriousness of the alleged attack but argues that the case must be handled strictly within legal procedures, without political influence or premature conclusions.
He questions Orengo’s standing in writing to senior police officers demanding arrests, noting that the governor is neither the complainant nor a witness and that the alleged offence occurred outside Siaya County.
Alai also challenges claims that CCTV footage and photographic evidence have already identified suspects, saying such material must first be verified through forensic processes by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations before any conclusions are made.
He further raises concern over the presumption of innocence, stating that individuals linked to the case should not be treated as guilty before investigations are complete, identification parades are conducted, and charges are formally preferred by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The MCA also questions the handling of suspects who have been charged with robbery with violence, pointing to claims that some of them may have presented themselves to police voluntarily and that key procedures, including statement recording and identification, may not have been fully concluded at the time of arraignment.
Alai says the case has also drawn political attention that risks influencing how the matter is being interpreted, adding that investigations should remain free from political pressure.
He further argues that accountability must apply across the board, regardless of political alignment, especially where allegations of organised violence are involved.
According to him, investigative agencies including the DCI and the DPP should be allowed to carry out their work independently without interference from political leaders or public office holders.
Alai warns that allowing political direction in criminal investigations risks weakening constitutional safeguards and undermining fair trial rights.
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