A Kenyan who was allegedly caught red handed in the act in an apartment belonging to Jane Nyakairo will not be named by KSB. Following the publication of the story, many Wakenya have been itching to have the Kenyan named “as a matter of public concern”.
Some readers think that the burglar is a “National security threat” from the point of view of the “Kenyan nation in Stockholm” arguing that if there is a Kenyan who could have access to another Kenyan’s house keys and even organize to sneak into the house, then the identity of such a Kenyan should be made public so that “people can be careful”. Under certain circumstances, we do not name names at KSB and this position has been stated on several occasions.
There appears to be a misunderstanding among some Kenyans to the effect that KSB promised to “name” the burglar in 24 hrs after breaking the news. This is not correct. If you go back to our breaking news item, we were pursuing the story and we promised to “bring it to readers” within a period of 24 hrs, not to name the burglar. The issue of naming the suspect could not have arisen because it would amount to breaking Swedish Press laws.
The burglar was reported to police who told KSB that they had opened an investigation into the case. Depending on what the police can establish, the case will then be forwarded to the Prosecutor if the police believe that there is enough evidence to prosecute. The final decision about taking the matter to court however rests with the Prosecutor. Once the court process begins, KSB can then begin to bring updates to readers on the basis of Court proceedings.
Another issues is that KSB Intelligence agents responsible for bringing out scandals to readers cannot be named either at the Blog or on phone so don’t call Headquarters asking for the identity of whoever brought that story about your secret excursions with girls at the boat to Finland line when you are supposed to be happily married and looking after your kids.
Okoth Osewe
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