Chwele/Kabuchai Ward MCA-elect Eric Wekesa summoned by DCI
Chwele/Kabuchai Ward MCA-elect Eric Wekesa summoned by DCI
Chwele/Kabuchai Ward MCA-elect Eric Wekesa has been summoned by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers to appear at Kapsabet Police Station in Nandi County over allegations of coffee theft in the Tinderet area.
Speaking on Monday, December 1, Wekesa said the allegations are alarming, especially because he insists he has no ties to coffee farming or business and has never set foot in the region where the alleged offence occurred.
“I received a call yesterday from someone who introduced himself as a DCI officer, telling me to go to Nandi County because I am required there over an offence related to coffee,” he said.
Wekesa said he initially did not take the matter seriously, assuming the caller was a scammer, given that he has never been involved in the coffee sector.
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“I took it lightly, assuming it was one of those conmen on the phone, because in my entire life I have never farmed coffee, I don’t sell coffee, and I am not involved in any coffee business apart from drinking it,” he added.
Wekesa added that the situation shifted when he noticed an official summons had indeed been sent to him, reinforcing his belief that political rivals were behind what he termed a deliberate scheme aimed at blocking his upcoming swearing-in.
“When I wanted to text the number, I saw that a summon had been sent to me yesterday. According to me, I think this is politics because I have never been in Tinderet or Nandi in my life. I am now feeling that my life is in danger because of what is going on,” he further said.
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The results were published in a Special Issue of the Kenya Gazette dated Monday, December 1, confirming newly elected representatives to the Senate, National Assembly and County Assemblies.
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