A Kajiado court has granted detectives more time to complete investigations into Enock Peterson Mwangi, a suspect linked to alleged rape and child trafficking offences, with DNA and fingerprint results expected before he takes plea on November 10.
Chief Magistrate Peter Gesora granted two applications filed by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers attached to Isinya Police Station, seeking further forensic examination of items recovered from two houses rented by the suspect in Korompoi and Mashuuru.
The detectives also sought additional time to complete DNA tests submitted to the Government Chemist and fingerprint analysis as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the case.
The court directed that the examination of the recovered items be completed by Thursday, October 15, while the DNA and fingerprint results are expected by November 10, when Mwangi is scheduled to return to court to take plea.
According to the DCI, Mwangi, 62, was arrested at a bedsitter in Korompoi Trading Centre, Isinya, following an intelligence-led operation in which detectives found him with four children aged 17, 16, five and one year and four months.
The discovery prompted investigations into how the children came to be in his custody. Detectives subsequently searched a house associated with him in Mashuuru Township, where they recovered bags containing children’s clothing ranging from newborn to teenage sizes.
Other items recovered included baby shawls, blankets, a baby carrier, baby shoes, adult male clothing, six mattresses, duvets, pillows and assorted foodstuffs.
The four children have since been placed under appropriate care and protection as investigations continue. The DCI has said the children were expected to undergo medical examinations as detectives gathered evidence.
In a separate court development, the Kajiado High Court revoked the KSh50,000 bail previously granted to Mwangi following an application by DCI officers seeking his continued detention.
The detectives argued that the suspect had not provided complete personal details and lacked identification documents, raising concerns that he could abscond if released.
They also warned that his release could expose witnesses and victims to interference, noting that the children were allegedly in his custody when he was arrested.
The court ordered that Mwangi remain in remand at Isinya Police Station pending his return to court.
The case remains under investigation, with detectives expected to rely on forensic findings to guide the next steps. The allegations against Mwangi have yet to be determined in court.
