The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched an investigation after a 92-year-old man confessed to purchasing the gun that was used in the assassination of Tom Mboya.

In a statement via their X handle, the investigative body said that they have been made aware of the claims, that they are investigating the matter, and that they will give the way forward once the investigation is done.

PHOTO | COURTESY Tom Mboya

"The attention of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been drawn to an article in the Saturday Nation dated July 6th, 2024. The article reports that a 92-year-old man purchased the pistol that was used in the killing of Tom Mboya, a trade unionist, educator, Pan-Africanist, author, former minister and statesman. The DCI has initiated an investigation and necessary action will be taken once the investigation is complete." said the DCI

Tom Mboya was assassinated in broad daylight on July 5, 1969, and his killer has never been brought to justice.