The Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, chaired by Senator Fatuma Dullo (Isiolo), conducted a fact finding mission in Nakuru County following the alleged enforced disappearance of Mr Brian Odhiambo, reportedly while in the custody of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers.
The Committee met with security agencies, KWS officials, human rights activists and representatives of the County Government to establish the facts and assess the actions taken thus far.
Security officials briefed the Committee that six KWS officers had been interdicted in connection with the disappearance and thirteen witnesses had already testified in court.
The final witness is expected to give evidence on Monday, November 10, 2025 after which the court will proceed to determine the matter.
During the engagements, the Committee also raised concerns over reports that fish harvested from Lake Nakuru may be unfit for human consumption.
Experts confirmed that research findings point to contamination caused by industrial waste discharged into the lake, posing serious health risks, particularly as the fish continues to find its way into local and regional markets.
Senator Dullo emphasized the urgent need to protect communities, noting that widespread unemployment often pushes people to consume unsafe food out of desperation.
Senator Prof. Tom Ojienda, SC (Kisumu), assured the family of Brian Odhiambo that the Committee would pursue the matter with the seriousness it deserves to ensure accountability and prevent similar incidents in future.
Senator Tabitha Keroche (Nakuru) thanked the Committee for its commitment and pledged close collaboration to ensure justice for Brian and the residents of Nakuru.
The Committee will summon all relevant stakeholders before compiling a comprehensive report for further action.
Earlier on Nakuru HRDs led by Tom Mboya from GAP-LINK, Masese Kemunche from CEDGG and David Kuria Western from Nakuru Human Rights Network faulted the committee for not visiting sites in Nakuru West and Nakuru East as per the program.
They were however quick to point out that as HRDs, they will not relent until the concerns presented to the Senate Committee are addressed and justice served.