Six KWS Rangers Put on Defence Over Missing Fisherman Brian Odhiambo
In a packed courtroom, the magistrate held that the prosecution had established sufficient grounds for the trial to proceed, placing the six accused officers on their defence. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Six Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers have been put on their defence regarding the disappearance of fisherman Brian Odhiambo, who went missing over a year ago. The Nakuru Law Courts found sufficient grounds for the trial to proceed.
- Brian Odhiambo disappeared on January 18, 2025, after allegedly being arrested by KWS rangers at Lake Nakuru National Park.
- The six accused officers face charges of abduction.
- The court has scheduled the next hearing for June 8, 2026.
- Family and activists are present in court, emphasizing the case as a test of accountability.
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