Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have identified several persons of interest in the gruesome murder of Molo activist Richard Raymond Otieno.

In an update shared on Saturday, January 25, 2025, detectives indicated that several individuals of interest who may provide crucial insights into the case were arrested.

The investigative agency also reassured the public of its continued efforts to ensure that those involved in Otieno’s murder are held accountable.

“As the investigation continues, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations reassures the public that every effort will be made to conduct a thorough and professional investigation to identify those responsible and ensure justice is served.

“We appeal to the public to remain patient and share any information they may have regarding the incident with the investigating team,” detectives said.

Autopsy results

The latest development comes a day after Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor revealed how Otieno met his unexpected demise.

Addressing the press after conducting a postmortem on the deceased, Oduor disclosed that he suffered several injuries on his head and hands.

The pathologist detailed that Otieno had several slash wounds on the back of his head leading to a fracture on his skull and excessive bleeding of his 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 was found dead near the gate of his rented apartment on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Molo Member of Parliament (MP) Kuria Kimani stated that the deceased who was a political commentator and human rights defender died under mysterious circumstances on the night of Saturday, January 18, 2025, after he was accosted 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,” the MP said.

Adding;

“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.”