MPs link Saitoti, Ojode deaths to drug cartels
MPs have linked the deaths of ministers George Saitoti and Orwa Ojode to drug cartels in shocking claims made in Parliament June 28, 2012. FILE
By NATION REPORTER
Posted Thursday, June 28 2012 at 17:32
MPs have linked the deaths of ministers George Saitoti and Orwa Ojode to drug cartels in shocking claims made in Parliament.
Nominated MP Rachael Shebesh (ODM) said Thursday she has confidential information on how the late Internal Security minister and his assistant met their tragic death 18 days ago in a helicopter crash.
"We have not even said a third of what we know behind the death of our two colleagues," the Member said.
The MP said she has a lot of information but can only say it before a parliamentary select committee.
"Some of the information we have could be something that could shut down this government," she stated.
She spoke as legislators accused government of frustrating investigations into the death of the two, as they linked their death to their roles in investigations into drug trafficking in Kenya.
Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchella claimed foreign investigators in the inquiry team left the country last night due to frustrations.
According to the Member, investigators have been frustrated by the government that has failed to facilitate the team. On the spot is the Ministry of Transport which is accused of being uncooperative.
The MPs raised concern a day after Prof Saitoti's family complained about delay in the start of the public inquiry into the crash.
Prof Saitoti's family brought in private investigators from South Africa and according to Mr Konchella, they have been frustrated.
Transport minister Amos Kimunya, however, clashed with the MP saying the South African team was only meant to be in the country for a few days.
Smell like a skunk
MPs questioned whether there is a deliberate effort to frustrate the truth about the tragic crash with Narok South MP Nkoidila Ole Lankas saying there was interference at the scene.
Gem MP and Government chief whip Jakoyo Midiwo added: "If it smells like a skunk it may be a skunk and there may be a skunk," he said.
Gichugu MP Martha Karua asked that Ms Shebesh be given extra security considering the sensitivity of the information she had indicated was in her possession.
Kilome MP John Harun Mwau said Prof Saitoti and Mr Ojode were two serious investigators in the drug issue and may have been ‘silenced' by the conspirators in the drugs syndicate.
"It is possible. And now as we continue, the conspirators could go further and eliminate the Hon members who were adversely mentioned through falsehoods in relation to drugs and claim the drug dealers are getting rid of each other," he said.
Mr Mwau was listed by the US as one of the world's drug kingpins but has been fighting to clear his name.
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