The senate’s investigation into the killing of environmentalist Joannah Stutchbury will drag for another two weeks.
This is after Environment Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko and Kiambu Governor James Nyoro requested for more time to present the required information.
The two leaders were questioned by the committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations chaired by Kisumu Senator Fred Outa, since the killing occurred outside the environmentalist’s home in Kiambu County.
More than 13 conservationists, under the umbrella of Conservation of Kenya Alliance, requested the Senate to probe the murder.
“The petitioners pray that the Senate investigates the circumstances leading to the alleged murder of Joannah Stutchbury and other environmentalists and conservationists in the country,” read the petition.
Stutchbury was passionate about the environmental conservation of among others, Kiambu Forest reserve.
In his request, Mr. Tobiko said, “I am not able now to go into full length of my submission because I am still expecting the complete dossier.
I, therefore, request a little more time to get to the bottom of this as the CID continue with further investigation.”
On the other side, D r. Nyoro said he wanted more time to present the information. He said he preferred to appear before the committee with enough findings on “the grabbing evidence, the individuals and entities involved.”
The governor declared ll assets grabbed by greedy individuals would be returned. The conservationists want the Senate to compel the Ministry of Environment and KFS to revoke grabbed parcels of Kiambu Forest Reserve.
The also want appropriate recommendations of environmentalists and conservationists.
Strutchbury was shot dead outside her home on July 16.
