- The saga surrounding the alleged involvement of DJ Joe Mfalme and his associates in the tragic death of Kabete police detective Felix Kelian has taken a new turn
- Following a series of legal proceedings, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opted to drop the murder charges against Mfalme and five other co-accused, while turning the brunt to Mfalme’s friend MC Allan Ochieng
- The developments unfolded at the Kibera Law Courts today, Monday, April 8 where Mfalme, along with six other individuals were initially being held
Popular Kenyan DJ Joe Mfalme, whose real name is Joseph Mwenda Munoru, has been cleared of murder charges regarding the death of Kabete police detective Felix Kelian.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has decided to drop the charges against Mfalme and five other co-accused, recommending them as state witnesses in the murder case.
However, Mfalme’s friend and MC, Allan Ochieng, also known as Hype Ballo, has been singled out and will face charges for the murder.
The decision came on Monday, April 8, during a hearing at Kibera Law Courts where Mfalme and the other co-accused appeared.
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The DPP applied to drop the case against Mfalme and five others, stating that they should be utilized as state witnesses in the investigation into Kelian’s murder.
This development follows a letter dated April 5, 2024, in which the DPP advised that Mfalme and the second respondent among the seven be witnesses in the case.
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Previously, Mfalme, along with six others, including Allan Ochieng, Eric Kariuki Gathua, Simon Wambugu Wanjiru, Khadija Abdi Wako, Sammy Cheruyot Rotich, and Agnes Kerubo Mogoi, were held for assaulting DCI officer Felix Kelian, who later succumbed to his injuries.
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They were remanded for 14 days by a Kibera court to allow police to conclude their investigations into the matter.
The incident leading to Kelian’s death occurred on March 16, following a purported altercation at a parking lot involving the DJ’s vehicle and Inspector Felix Kelian.
Allegedly, the altercation stemmed from a “non-injury traffic accident” where Kelian had reportedly hit Mfalme’s car from behind.
The situation escalated, resulting in Kelian being arrested and later succumbing to abdominal injuries on March 21.
Reports indicate that Mfalme, along with his bouncer, driver, photographer, and a female companion, were returning home around 4 am after performing at a Kikuyu club.
The altercation with Kelian ensued, leading to his arrest and subsequent demise.
Medical reports revealed that Kelian suffered injuries to his urinary bladder, with blunt abdominal trauma cited as the immediate cause of death.
Despite the dropping of charges against Mfalme and five others, Allan Ochieng, Mfalme’s friend and MC, will face charges for Kelian’s murder.
The decision to utilize Mfalme and others as state witnesses underscores the complexity of the case and the need for further investigation to ascertain the events leading to Kelian’s tragic death.
The court’s decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some expressing relief for Mfalme’s exoneration while others await the legal proceedings against Ochieng.
As the investigation progresses, the truth behind Kelian’s death remains a focal point, with authorities striving to ensure justice is served.
