The prosecution has told the court that the only preliminary evidence that may link Beatrice Wangari to the death of Dr. Job Obwaka is the pending toxicology report, which is yet to be released by government chemists.
Appearing before court, the investigating officer requested an additional 30 days to keep the investigation file open, saying detectives are waiting for the crucial report before deciding whether to charge Wangari or release her.
The court heard that investigations into the mysterious death of Dr. Obwaka have largely been concluded, with the toxicology results being the only outstanding matter.
According to the investigating officer, the investigation file was forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), but prosecutors advised that they could not make a decision on the matter without the toxicology findings. The officer told the court that at the moment, investigators do not have any direct evidence linking Wangari to Dr. Obwaka’s death. He said the toxicology report could provide critical information that would determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with criminal charges.
The request for more time has raised questions over the direction of the case, as the Investigating officer admitted that the evidence currently available does not directly connect the suspect to the alleged offence.
Dr. Job Obwaka’s death sparked public attention after circumstances surrounding his demise were described as mysterious, prompting investigations to establish what happened and whether foul play was involved.
The court granted the prosecution’s request to keep the file open for another 30 days as investigators await the report.
The matter will be mentioned again on July 15, 2026, when the prosecution is expected to update the court on the progress of investigations.
