A section of residents of Elburgon in Nakuru County have taken it to the streets, to protest the killing of youth leader and outspoken government critic Richard Raymond Otieno.
Otieno, also known as “Molo President”, was found dead in Molo after he was reportedly attacked by unknown assailants and hacked to death with an axe.
His body was discovered outside the gate to his rented apartment. According to his Close associates, he had reportedly received death threats from unknown people in the past days.
Angry locals stormed a local mortuary where his body had been taken, removed it, and took to the streets in protest, demanding justice for Otieno.
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Molo MP Kuria Kimani has mourned the death, urging the police to bring the assailants to justice.
He wrote, “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 (Saturday) and his body was discovered outside the gate to his rented apartment,” he added.
He said although the circumstances surrounding the murder 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, leading to his death.
“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 the 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.”
“unfortunately, the cruel hand of death has robbed us 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,” he added.
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