Eldoret Muslim Leader Seeks DPP, IPOA Intervention Over Delayed Probe into Alleged Mosque Committee Fraud
Despite repeated requests for the necessary records, Omari says no response has been forthcoming, leaving him increasingly frustrated.
Jamal Diriwo Omari, a Muslim resident of Uasin Gishu County. Photo/Courtesy
By Juliet Cherotich
An Eldoret-based Muslim leader has formally petitioned the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), raising concern over prolonged delays in the investigation of an alleged fraud case involving a local Muslim association.
Jamal Diriwo Omari has been advocating for action against certain officials of the Jamia Mosque Committee in Eldoret, whom he accuses of falsifying the association’s registration certificate. He notes that although the matter was reported to the police in 2024, there has been minimal progress to date.
In his correspondence to the DPP and IPOA, Omari is calling for accountability from the officers handling the case, which is currently under review at the Eldoret West DCI office. He expresses dissatisfaction with what he describes as inaction, stating that the delay in investigations and prosecution is undermining justice.
Omari further claims that the disputed registration certificate does not include the name “Eldoret,” raising suspicion about its authenticity. While statements from the accused were reportedly recorded in 2025, the case has stalled, allegedly due to delays by the Registrar of Societies in providing key documentation.
Despite repeated requests for the necessary records, Omari says no response has been forthcoming, leaving him increasingly frustrated. He is now urging the two oversight bodies to intervene and expedite the matter, warning that the association’s assets—estimated to be worth billions of shillings—could be at risk of незаконного acquisition if the issue remains unresolved.
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