'Drunk' Inspekta Mwala hits and kills pedestrian days after trying to kiss co-presenter

By Davis Muli | 4yrs ago | 2 min read

Renown television actor Davies Mwabili, popularly known as Inspekta Mwala on Monday 26, allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian in Kaloleni, Kilifi County.

According to Kilifi Police Commander Patrick Okeri, Mwala hit the 35-year-old man identified as Samwel Mwaki, killing him on the spot. The commander noted that the actor was driving from Kaloleni town on Mazeras Highway when he hit the man who was crossing the road.

According to police reports, the veteran actor was drunk during the 11 pm accident. Police allege the accident occurred when the actor tried to overtake a car and veered off the road.

Rabai police boss David Maina told The Standard that upon receiving information of the crash, police rushed to the scene and rescued the actor who was about to be attacked by a mob.

However, Mr Okeri said Mr Mwabili is out on police bail and the vehicle he was driving at the time of the crash, is being detained at Kaloleni Police Station.

The police said the body of the pedestrian was taken to Coast General Hospital Mortuary in Mombasa.

Nearly a week ago, a video of an incident in Radio Citizen studios where Mwala tried to forcefully kiss his co-host Melody Sinzore went viral.

In the video, Mwala is seen walking from his seat to Melody’s. It took the efforts of padio presenter Jerida Andayi to stop him.

"Are you my wife or not? Huyu msichana ananizoea (This girl is getting used to me). You're taking this joke too far," Mwala said as he forcefully tried to kiss the hapless Sinzore.

Following criticism from netizens, Mwala issued a public apology to Melody and listeners.

“Pole, sitarudia tena,” said Mwala adding that “Actually, mimi nakuheshimu na kuku-appreciate kama mfanyikazi mwenza kama gwiji ambaye amekuwepo kwa industry kwa mda mrefu so tutadumisha tu heshima na tutadumisha amani.”