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Member of Parliament (MP) Molo Constituency Kuria Kimani has led his constituents in mourning the sudden death of Nakuru youth leader Richard Raymond Otieno.

In a statement on Sunday, January 19, 2025, 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,” he said.

Urging his constituents to remain claim, Kimani further disclosed that he has contacted the Rift Valley Regional Criminal Investigations Officer, the Nakuru County government and Molo security teams and asked them to investigate the matter

“Unfortunately, the cruel hand of death has robbed us of one of Molo’s true sons whose bravery, steadfastness and courage even in times of adversity shall be missed by all those whose lives he touched in one way or another. In this regard, I have been in contact with the Rift Valley Regional Criminal Investigations Officer, the Nakuru County and Molo security teams and demanded expeditious investigations into this matter.

“I therefore urge all of us to remain calm and give our investigative bodies time to conduct their investigations and bring the perpetrators to book. I will be issuing a further update as and when we receive more details and shall be following up on this matter until its logical conclusion,” he added.

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… pic.twitter.com/xq2rS5fXHG

— Hon CPA Kuria Kimani, CBS – MP Molo (@KuriaKimaniMP) January 19, 2025