Chuka MP Calls for Inquiry on Kamwimbi Deaths
Chuka/Igambang’ombe MP Patrick Munene has called for a parliamentary probe into the Kamwimbi killings, questioning delays in arrests and demanding accountability from security agencies.
Chuka/Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene addresses mourners during the burial of Deborah Muthoni Nyagah in Kamwimbi, where he called for swift justice and a parliamentary inquiry into the deadly attack. Photo/Courtesy
Out in Tharaka Nithi, a lawmaker stands firm after bloodshed at Kamwimbi. Patrick Munene, representing Chuka/Igambang’ombe, says voices must rise where decisions are made. He plans to bring the matter straight into parliamentary debate. Questions will be fired at officers meant to keep peace. Why have arrests stalled when names already circulate among locals? Officials claimed knowledge of culprits – yet nothing follows. Silence stretches too long now.
Buried deep in Kamwimbi soil, Deborah Muthoni Nyagah’s grave drew Munene, who stood uneasy under the weight of silence. While others wept, he broke form – voice sharpened by doubt. Questions about stalled probes spilled out, raw and unchecked. Justice, he insisted, cannot wait while killers move freely. Action must follow grief, not trail behind it. With each word, urgency built where patience had worn thin.
“What are we investigating when those responsible are known? They should be arrested as investigations continue,” the MP said.
Next week, Munene plans to request a parliamentary update on the issue, while urging security forces to clarify their lack of arrests since the incident over fourteen days ago. Though time has passed, no one has been taken into custody, which keeps questions alive. He intends to keep pressure on officials until answers come through official channels. Already, public frustration is growing, yet responses remain delayed. With silence lingering, he sees formal demands as necessary.
“I will raise this issue in Parliament and demand accountability. Residents deserve to know why justice has not been served despite the seriousness of the incident,” he said.
Was there shelter for the accused behind closed doors? The lawmaker raised doubts about who might be blocking legal action.
“Are they above the law?” he asked
Frustration shows in Munene’s words when talking about safety efforts nearby. Not enough has changed, he says, because Kamwimbi Police Station isn’t handling growing dangers well.
It started when people said they no longer trusted those meant to keep them safe. Officers showed up at events, sure, yet vanished when help was needed most. Their presence felt more like show than support. Trust slipped away, not in a moment, but over time. Faces in uniform appeared regularly, just never where danger grew. What stayed behind was doubt, quiet but deep.
“The police should not only appear during funerals and public events. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and security of residents,” he said.
A fresh start might help trust grow again, said the MP, who wants new officers moved into the local police post. Leadership changes could shift how people see safety efforts, replacing familiar faces with those ready to commit anew.
It came out later that some in the family said they’d warned officials about dangers ahead of the incident, yet nothing was done quickly enough, according to their account.
Out of nowhere, voices grew louder demanding answers after Deborah Muthoni Nyagah and David Muchiri died in a raid on their home that day in May. While some stayed silent, others stepped forward again insisting things be made right since the violence unfolded under strange circumstances few have explained.
From the graveside, Vivian Wawira Nyaga – daughter of the deceased Nyagah – urged authorities to move faster on the investigation so that justice finds its mark. Though grief hung heavy, her words carried a steady demand: let those behind this act face what comes next.
“We are pleading with security agencies to move swiftly and ensure justice is served. Our family deserves answers and closure,” she said.
Standing before those gathered, Cheruiyot – police chief for Chuka South Sub-County – said the matter now rests with the DCI. Their team will dig deeper. What comes next depends on what they uncover.
“The matter is now under active investigation by DCI officers, who are pursuing all available leads. Anyone found culpable will face the full force of the law,” Cheruiyot said.
Two weeks passed before the funeral happened, following an attack where gunmen stormed a home in Kamwimbi. Nyagah, aged 68, died there. So did Muchiri, who was 32. Others survived but were badly hurt that day.
Folks living nearby, along with relatives of those affected, keep pushing for quick arrests while urging stronger safety steps so things like this won’t happen again. Though details unfold slowly, their demand grows louder by the day – protection now feels nonnegotiable.
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