In a significant development at the Eldoret High Court, a detective from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi presented CCTV footage implicating a lawyer in the brutal murder of his colleague. The footage, captured during a house party in Eldoret in 2019, shows the accused, lawyer Abel Mogaka, engaging in a violent altercation with his colleague, Calvin Ngaira, which led to Ngaira’s death.

The case has faced numerous delays, partly due to the absence of crucial evidence. In August 2024, the court issued a warrant for the arrest of DCI cybercrime officer Daniel Kieni for allegedly withholding vital evidence, including the CCTV footage. Justice Robert Wananda criticized the officer’s failure to present the evidence, noting that such actions contribute to delays in the judicial process.

The recent presentation of the CCTV footage marks a pivotal moment in the trial, providing compelling evidence of the events leading to Ngaira’s death. The court is expected to proceed with the case, with the new evidence potentially influencing the outcome.

This development underscores the critical role of digital evidence in modern criminal investigations and highlights the challenges law enforcement agencies face in ensuring timely and transparent legal proceedings.