SIAYA, Kenya — The late Willia Ayieko, a human resource manager at Wells Fargo, will be laid to rest this Saturday in his hometown of Ong’iende village in Central Alego, Siaya County.
Ayieko’s funeral arrangements include a memorial service at All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi on Thursday, following which his body will be transported to Siaya for the burial.
Ayieko’s death has shocked his family and colleagues, as investigations into his murder continue.
He was reported missing after attending a funeral in Gem, and his body was later discovered at Mungowere Stream, located along the Siaya-Kakamega border, on October 23.
His car was found abandoned at a petrol station in Sabatia, Vihiga County.
According to Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor, an autopsy revealed Ayieko died from severe head injuries, which led to bleeding in the brain.
Oduor also noted bruises on his wrists, likely caused by handcuffs, as well as missing tissue on his mouth, ear, and cheek.
He explained that the missing tissue was due to animal predation, as a dead crab was found on Ayieko’s clothing, suggesting the injuries were inflicted post-mortem.
Family pathologist Prof. Emily Rogena confirmed that she agreed with Oduor’s findings. The autopsy, conducted at Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi, was attended by Siaya Governor James Orengo, MPs Sam Atandi and Elisha Odhiambo, as well as Ayieko’s family members.
Martin Nyuguto, head of the homicide unit at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), was also present.
The ongoing investigation has led to the arrest of multiple suspects, with police identifying George Oduor as a key suspect.
Oduor was fatally shot by police in Kisumu during an attempted arrest, and authorities recovered a firearm at the scene. His brother, Victor Ouma, also known as “Sisco,” remains in custody.
On Monday, another suspect, Otieno Omondi, was apprehended in Kisumu. Omondi, a motorcycle rider, allegedly provided transport for Ouma to the location where Ayieko was reportedly abducted.
Police say Omondi confessed to being paid Sh9,000 for the task and identified Ouma by a distinctive blue jacket that has been seen on CCTV footage from various locations.
Ayieko’s funeral arrangements include a memorial service at All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi on Thursday, following which his body will be transported to Siaya for the burial.
Ayieko’s death has shocked his family and colleagues, as investigations into his murder continue.
He was reported missing after attending a funeral in Gem, and his body was later discovered at Mungowere Stream, located along the Siaya-Kakamega border, on October 23.
His car was found abandoned at a petrol station in Sabatia, Vihiga County.
According to Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor, an autopsy revealed Ayieko died from severe head injuries, which led to bleeding in the brain.
Oduor also noted bruises on his wrists, likely caused by handcuffs, as well as missing tissue on his mouth, ear, and cheek.
He explained that the missing tissue was due to animal predation, as a dead crab was found on Ayieko’s clothing, suggesting the injuries were inflicted post-mortem.
Family pathologist Prof. Emily Rogena confirmed that she agreed with Oduor’s findings. The autopsy, conducted at Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi, was attended by Siaya Governor James Orengo, MPs Sam Atandi and Elisha Odhiambo, as well as Ayieko’s family members.
Martin Nyuguto, head of the homicide unit at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), was also present.
The ongoing investigation has led to the arrest of multiple suspects, with police identifying George Oduor as a key suspect.
Oduor was fatally shot by police in Kisumu during an attempted arrest, and authorities recovered a firearm at the scene. His brother, Victor Ouma, also known as “Sisco,” remains in custody.
On Monday, another suspect, Otieno Omondi, was apprehended in Kisumu. Omondi, a motorcycle rider, allegedly provided transport for Ouma to the location where Ayieko was reportedly abducted.
Police say Omondi confessed to being paid Sh9,000 for the task and identified Ouma by a distinctive blue jacket that has been seen on CCTV footage from various locations.
