On Friday, March 10, Interior Ministry Secretary KIthure Kindiki ordered Amin Mohamed, Director of Criminal Investigation, to send a homicide team to look into the Jeff Mwathi death case involving well-known Mugithi artist Dj Faxto.
“On the matter of the late Jeff Mwathi, I have spoken to the DCI Mr. Amin this morning and instructed him to send a homicide team from the DCI headquarters to thoroughly investigate the incident and take the necessary action,” Kindiki announced.
He went on to acknowledge the DCI’s fast action in the matter that has caused an online uproar.
“I thank the DCI for his quick action on this matter. The homicide team from the DCI headquarters is dispassionate, which will help resolve the claims of collusion at Kasarani Police Station where the matter was reported,” he added.
Jeff Mwathi was reported to have jumped from the house of the popular vernacular DJ.
Allegedly, the 23-year-old died by suicide after a night out with the artist and a group of friends. According to reports, the incident occurred at around 5.74 am in the morning.
Mwathi is said to have jumped into his death on February 22 while at the Mugithi star’s apartment, and his family has been demanding answers to the circumstances that led their kin’s body to fall from the apartment.
Speaking to Inooro TV, the musician’s lawyer said he is ready to assist in the investigations surrounding the young man’s death.
“My client is assisting detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and other offices. In fact, since the incident happened, he has been honouring any summons from the police related to the incident,” Charles Mugane, the DJ’s lawyer said.
