UASIN GISHU, Kenya – The highly awaited decision in the murder case involving two police officers, Reuben Yator and Godwine Wekesa Sirengo, has been delayed by the High Court in Eldoret.
The ruling was originally set for Thursday, June 19, 2025, but was postponed as it became apparent that Justice Reuben Nyakundi, the presiding judge, would be unable to attend due to official obligations outside of his station.
“I will not be in a position to deliver the judgement as earlier scheduled because I will be engaged in other official matters away from the court for the entire day,” Justice Nyakundi stated.
Originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 10 a.m., the ruling will now be delivered.
The two police officers are accused of torturing Dennis Lusava to death at Mbururu Police Post and then disposing of his body in the River Nzoia is anticipated today from the High Court in Eldoret.
How Dennis Lusava was reportedly tortured
The International Justice Mission is representing the relatives of the deceased whose body was recovered in the river located in Likuyani Sub-County within Kakamega County.
Lusava met policemen PC Reuben Yator and Godwine Wekesa Sirengo in Mbururu town on October 4, 2022. Following an altercation, bystanders stepped in to stop the officers from harassing or arresting him.
The officers allegedly plotted to get revenge on Lusava for the previous public humiliation three days later, on October 7. He was allegedly lured to the police station by a close friend, where he was taken into custody and placed in handcuffs against a window.
Lusava allegedly suffered beatings, kicks, and electric shocks while in detention. When his mother, Agnes Ambale, came to the station, she discovered him seriously injured.
Despite her pleas, she was asked to bring Sh2,000 to secure his release. Lusava later tried to get medical attention but was escorted back to the station. Before he lost consciousness, a doctor claimed to have heard him scream in agony.
According to reports, the officers took his body to Webuye and disposed of it in the Nzoia River. The police Occurrence Book was reportedly tampered with to make it appear as though Lusava had been freed.
Who were the prosecutors in Dennis Lusava’s case
His family identified his body after it was found on October 11. Numerous injuries that resulted in circulatory failure were discovered at a post-mortem.
Following an inquiry by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the two police officers were taken into custody and charged with murder.
Mugun and Kirenge headed the prosecution in the case, which was heard by Justice Nyakundi. 27 exhibits were presented and 21 witnesses testified in the case.
Yator and Sirengo, who are out on bond, have both been interdicted by the National Police Service (NPS).
The accused now await the court’s final verdict in this case, which has captured the nation’s attention and brought serious concerns about police brutality and accountability.
