Jubilee Deputy Party leader Fred Matiang’i has called for the arrest and resignation of Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs following the death of 28-year-old youth mobiliser Cecil Ouma.
Speaking on Saturday, July 5, Matiang’i said that PS Fikirini should not be in office as a sensitive matter is under police investigation.
The former Interior CS insisted that PS Fikirini should be in police custody as investigations continue into Ouma’s death.
“Someone is shot inside the car of a PS, and then you start holding press conferences saying that you will cooperate. That person should already be in police custody.
“The foremost responsibility of the President is to secure the welfare of the citizens, and you have failed,” Matiang’i said.
Ouma was fatally shot on Wednesday, July 1, during a youth empowerment programme in Kariokor, Nairobi County.
Preliminary reports indicate that Ouma had approached PS Fikirini’s vehicle to seek transport reimbursement for the youths he had mobilized.
He was rushed to Park Road Nursing Home for treatment but was reportedly pronounced dead on arrival.
A post-mortem examination conducted on the body of the deceased on Thursday confirmed Ouma died from a fatal gunshot wound.
On Friday, PS Fikirini recorded a statement with the police over the fatal shooting of Ouma after he was summoned.
He also said he was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and extended his heartfelt condolences to Ouma’s family and friends.
“I extend my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Cecil Ouma following his tragic and untimely death,” PS Fikirini said.
The Youth Affairs PS added that he will cooperate with the law enforcement agencies in the investigations into Ouma’s tragic passing.
“The circumstances around Cecil’s death remain distressing and are the subject of an active investigation. I believe no family should have to endure such a tragic loss. No youth should have their life end the way Cecil’s did. My commitment is that I will continue to make myself available for any investigations about this tragic death,” he stated.
