Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor has revealed how Molo activist Raymond Otieno was killed by his assailants.
Speaking to journalists moments after performing a post-mortem on Otieno’s remains, Oduor revealed that the activist had several injuries on his head and hands.
“There were several slash wounds on the back of the head which led to the fracture of the skull and excessive bleeding of the brain. There were also slash wounds on the frontal area of the head though these ones did not fracture the skull. There were also bruises on the face. We also found bruises on the arms which looked like someone who tried to defend himself,” Oduor told journalists on Friday, January 24, 2025.
“From these findings, we can say that the late Richard (Otieno) died as a result of severe head injury which was caused by a sharp object which could either be a panga or an axe which was used severally on the head. We have taken some samples for analysis which will help us see if we can apprehend the persons who did this.”
Otieno’s death
Otieno, a political commentator and human rights defender, was found dead on Sunday, January 19, 2025, near the gate of his rented apartment.
Following his death, Molo MP Kuria Kimani described Otieno as a selfless leader who championed issues affecting the less privileged not only in Molo but Nakuru County at large adding that the news about his death came as a shocker to many.
He went on to say that Otieno died under mysterious circumstances on Saturday night of January 18, 2025, after being attacked by unknown assailants on his way home.
“Dear constituents, this morning we have woken up to the sad news of the death of a youth leader, trailblazer and community mobilizer, Richard Raymond. Unconfirmed reports reveal that Raymond, met his untimely death under mysterious circumstances last night and his body was discovered outside the gate to his rented apartment. Although the circumstances surrounding this murder most foul have not yet been established, it is believed that Raymond was headed home when unknown assailants accosted and attacked him, inflicting serious injuries on him, and leading to his death,” Kimani stated.
“I have known Raymond throughout my political career and he has been a true champion on issues affecting the youth, women and less privileged in society. His contributions to the sociopolitical welfare of the community living within the larger Molo Constituency and Nakuru County by extension, have been profound and have impacted on many lives.”
Several leaders and Kenyans have been calling for speedy investigations to unravel the killers of the activist.
