Yassin Moyo murder case: Emotions run high as family members testify against police officer Duncan Ndiema

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Yassin Moyo murder case: Emotions run high as family members testify against police officer Duncan Ndiema

A total of six witnesses testified this week in the murder trial of a police officer accused of killing 13-year-old Tasin Moyo.

Dancan Ndiema, also known as Champe, was charged with the tragic killing of Yasin, who was shot while standing on the balcony of his family’s apartment in Huruma during the COVID-19 lockdown, a time marked by widespread fear and uncertainty.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) presented six witnesses from September 17th to 19th 2024. These include Yasin’s two sisters, his mother, father, and a neighbour.

Yassin Hussein Moyo’s relatives and friends during his burial at the Kariokor Muslim Cemetery in Nairobi, Kenya on March 31, 2020. PHOTO | Luis Tato – AFP

The prosecution alleges that officer Ndiema fired the fatal shot in the Kiamaiko area of Huruma, Nairobi County. Witnesses provided emotional and poignant testimony, recalling the heartbreaking moment when Yasin cried out to his mother, saying he had been shot.

Their accounts also detailed the family’s desperate efforts to save Yasin’s life, a tragedy that has left a lasting impact on everyone who knew the deceased.

Yassin Hussein Moyo’s relatives cry during his burial on March 31, 2020. PHOTO | Luis Tato – AFP

The emotional weight of these testimonies was palpable in the courtroom. The proceedings were interrupted several times to allow the family members to compose themselves, as their grief overwhelmed those present.

This case is being prosecuted by Ms. Sarah Ogweno and Ms. Dela Wilbey.

Further hearings are scheduled for May 29th, July 8th, 15th, and 24th, 2025, as the quest for justice for Yasin continues, and support remains steadfast for his grieving family.

At the time of his death, Yasin was a Standard Eight student at Ndururuno Primary School. Like many other students, he was at home after schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The accused is currently out on a KSh1 million cash bail, with the condition that he does not interfere with witnesses scheduled to testify against him.

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