Kenya: New Twist in Assa Nyakundi's Trial as Kinoti Rejects Charge

In a dramatic twist to one of the most riveting crime investigations in recent Kenyan history, Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti has disowned a manslaughter charge against top city lawyer Assa Nyakundi, interdicted senior investigating officers, and ordered a public inquiry into what he calls a "major cover-up", the Nation has learnt.

The inquiry has the potential of opening a Pandora 's Box on how crooked police officers intentionally bungle cases by providing sloppy evidence and freeing suspects.

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