New Twist in Cecil Ouma Shooting Case as Court Closes File on PS Fikirini’s Bodyguard

A court in Makadara has closed the investigation file involving police officer Rashid Charo, who is accused of fatally shooting youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma in Nairobi, as it awaits directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

The court ruled that the file could not remain open indefinitely since investigators had not yet submitted the forensic report and completed investigation file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

Charo, who serves as Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs Fikirini Jacobs’ bodyguard, was arrested over the June 30 shooting of Ouma in Kariokor during an event attended by the PS.

He was later released on a Ksh 20,000 bond as the investigations continued taking place.

Court Hearing

On August 19 2026 a virtual hearing was held and Magistrate James Juma said the investigating officer misled the court about the status of the case

The officer had already informed the court in a court session that the investigation file was already handed over to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as they await directions.

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In contrast to that it was established that the file was only delivered to the DPP on August 18 2026 which was only a day before the court hearing.

The case file was then closed and the investigating officer is now waiting for directions from the ODPP.

Case Ongoing

Although the file is closed, the case is still ongoing and the ODPP is going to review the forensic findings and investigation file before it is decided if charges are going to be pressed against Charo.

Lawyer representing Charo asked the court if he can resume his duties because he has been cooperating with the court alongside attending court proceedings.

Since the police recovered two firearms from Charo, they submitted them for ballistic analysis as they have been relying on forensic evidence to determine who fired the gun.

In another court appearance the investigators had informed the court that the forensic results were ready and that the file will be forwarded to the ODPP for further review.

Charo was inside the vehicle from which the shot was allegedly fired so he was called to make a statement.

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A post-mortem examination therefore established that the youth mobiliser died from a single gunshot wound to his chest.

The bullet caused a lot of internal injuries and a lot of bleeding in the chest cavity which eventually led to his death.

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