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Published on 2024-04-16 16:49:53
The mysterious death of Inspector Walter Nyamato Nyankieya in a Washington DC hotel has left many unanswered questions after over two months have passed since his passing. The late Inspector Nyamato, a member of the Kenya Police Service, died on February 13 under unclear circumstances. Despite his burial on March 15, the autopsy report that could shed light on the cause of death has not been released, leading to distress and confusion among his family and colleagues.
The Kenyan National Assembly has intensified its demands for the U.S. authorities to expedite and disclose the autopsy results. During a parliamentary session on April 16, Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi expressed dissatisfaction with the Ministry’s vague responses regarding Inspector Nyamato’s assignment in the US. Wandayi emphasized the need for transparency and full disclosure regarding the late officer’s trip, questioning his role in Washington, DC or Haiti.
Kitutu Masaba MP Clive Ombane also raised concerns through the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security about the circumstances of Nyamato’s presence in the US and the delay in releasing the autopsy report. The ministry responded through Retired Col. Dido Ali, stating that they were still awaiting the autopsy report from their US counterparts, citing privacy laws that dictate its release to the family.
Speculation about Nyamato’s intended travel to Haiti added another layer of complexity to the case, especially in light of a High Court order barring Kenya Police Service officers from deployment to Haiti. Col. Dido clarified that Nyamato was not headed to Haiti as rumored, and there was no deployment of an advance team to the country.
The US government took charge of the investigation as a matter of government-to-government interest, with results to be communicated through the Kenyan embassy in Washington DC. This international dimension further complicated the case, raising more questions than answers.
Inspector Nyamato had an impressive career in the police service since joining on April 4, 2008, eventually serving as the personal assistant to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Noor Gabow, and traveling with nine other officers at the time of his death. Despite growing frustrations, Kenyan authorities reassured the public that they are in constant communication with the Kenyan Embassy in Washington DC and are dedicated to providing information to Nyamato’s family once it is available.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has also been involved in addressing the concerns surrounding the case, speaking during the First National Border Management Conference on April 2, 2024. The ongoing delay in releasing the autopsy report has sparked criticism and calls for transparency, highlighting the need for closure and justice in the investigation into Inspector Nyamato Nyankieya’s mysterious death.
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