The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is looking into the sale of a gun that might have been used to kill former Cabinet Minister Tom Mboya.
The DCI said in a statement that the gun was possibly sold to a 92-year-old person. They are investigating the matter carefully before deciding what to do next.
“The DCI is aware of a report that a 92-year-old person bought the pistol believed to be involved in Tom Mboya’s death,” the statement said.
Tom Mboya was well-known as a trade union leader, teacher, Pan-Africanist, writer, former minister, and leader.
He served as Minister of Economic Planning and National Development in Kenya’s early years after independence under President Jomo Kenyatta.
The elderly buyer of the gun told a local newspaper that powerful government figures gave him money to buy three guns.
This news has raised a lot of interest and concern among the public and investigators.
Tom Mboya was tragically killed in 1969 when he was shot leaving a pharmacy on Moi Avenue.
His death shocked Kenya and others, showing how unstable politics and society were at that time.
The DCI’s decision to investigate this old case shows their commitment to fairness and finding the truth, no matter how much time has passed.
They plan to carefully follow all leads and collect evidence to understand how the gun connected to Mboya’s death was obtained and used.
As the investigation continues, the DCI promises to be open and follow the right procedures.
The results of this investigation could reveal a dark part of Kenya’s past and bring justice for Tom Mboya and his family.
In conclusion, the DCI’s investigation into the sale of the gun linked to Tom Mboya’s death shows their ongoing effort to find out what happened and bring justice in important national matters.