ELDORET, Kenya, July 29 — A Muslim leader in Uasin Gishu County has criticised the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for delays in investigating an alleged forgery concerning the leadership of the Eldoret Muslim Association.
He warns that this slow response threatens assets valued at billions of shillings.
Jamal Dirowo Omari, who has been actively working to protect the community’s properties, expressed his frustration with the DCI for not taking decisive action despite being provided with a 216-page evidence file outlining irregularities in the registration of the association’s officials.
In a formal letter addressed to DCI Director Amin Mohammed, Omari lamented “delayed justice,” emphasising that constitutional timelines have passed without any advancement in the case.
“The hopes of the Muslim community for justice have been postponed,” Omari wrote, adding that “Postponed justice is denial of justice.
Omari’s concerns stem from a letter dated May 15, 2025, in which the Eldoret West DCI office requested a status update from the Registrar of Societies about the legitimacy of the current officials of the Eldoret Muslim Association. More than two months have passed without a response.
He urged the DCI to compel the Registrar of Societies to provide the necessary documentation or face disciplinary action.
Omari warned that ongoing inaction not only undermines the rule of law but also risks the permanent loss of vital community resources.
“We request your offices to refer us to any other relevant institution or office in writing, with all the documents attached, so that we may proceed to prosecute this matter due to its urgency,” he stated.
Omari also urged the DCI to elevate the matter to the Office of the Attorney General and seek prosecution in the High Court of Kenya, stressing that the stakes for the Eldoret Muslim community are too high to tolerate any further delays.
For several years, Omari alleges that a small group within the association has colluded to illegitimately seize control of the organisation’s leadership structure and its considerable assets.
He claims this takeover has compromised transparency and accountability in managing community properties.
He pointed to multiple letters from government agencies, including the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), seeking clarification from the Registrar of Societies, all of which have gone unanswered. Omari considers this silence a significant barrier to resolving the dispute.
Community members are now calling for urgent intervention to protect their resources and ensure justice is served.
The DCI has yet to issue a public statement in response to the accusations or Omari’s formal request.
