Hashim Dagane Muhumed, also known as Hashim Mohamed Khalif, has denied charges of murdering four women in Nairobi and Eastleigh in October 2024. The Somali national of Ethiopian origin appeared virtually before High Court Judge Kanyi Kimondo from Nairobi Area Remand and Allocation Prison.
Murder Charges Against the Accused
Hashim faces charges for the murder of:
- Dahab Daud Said (alias Waris), killed in Kyumbi, Machakos County, on October 21.
- Amina Abdirashid Dhahir and Musayba Abdi Mohamed, relatives of Dahab, killed the same day in Parklands, Nairobi.
- Deka Abdinoor Gorane, murdered between October 29 and 31 at a short-stay apartment in Lavington, Nairobi.
Deka’s dismembered body was discovered on November 1, 2024, at Lang’ata Cemetery, days after being reported missing at the California Police Station in Eastleigh. Investigations revealed she had lived with Hashim for a week before her death.
Detectives Build Their Case
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has established that Hashim, who fraudulently acquired a Kenyan identity card, is a Somali national per his passport records. Martin Nyunguto, head of the DCI Homicide Unit, confirmed that an affidavit opposing bail is being prepared. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) will file the affidavit within seven days.
Senior Prosecution Counsel Millicent Kiringia reiterated the prosecution’s opposition to Hashim’s release on bond, citing concerns over flight risk and public safety.
Defense Pleads for Leniency
Through his advocate, Hashim requested lenient bail and bond terms, a plea likely to be contested during the February 11 mention of the case.
Other Involvements and Exhibits
Taxi driver Jared Mong’are, initially arrested in connection with Deka’s murder, has been released without charges. However, his vehicle will remain in DCI custody as an exhibit in the case.
What’s Next?
As the prosecution builds its case, the court must determine whether Hashim will remain in custody or be granted bail. The matter underscores the severity of the alleged crimes and highlights ongoing efforts to deliver justice for the victims.
This high-profile case continues to draw attention due to its implications for public safety and the judicial process in Kenya.
