Authorities in Migori County are investigating the shocking death of a secondary school teacher whose body was discovered near River Kuja a day after he went missing.
The teacher, identified as Douglas Okinyi Otiko, was supervising the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations at Chief Kawisa Comprehensive School in Uriri sub-county.
Otiko was reportedly last seen at Kabogo Centre shortly after completing his exam supervision duties on Thursday, November 13.
Otiko was reportedly last seen at Kabogo Centre shortly after completing his exam supervision duties on Thursday, November 13.
According to police reports, his body was discovered the following day with severe injuries, raising immediate questions about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Initial police statements suggested that Otiko might have drowned, but the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Rongo branch disputed the claim, insisting the condition of the body did not support that explanation.
Initial police statements suggested that Otiko might have drowned, but the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Rongo branch disputed the claim, insisting the condition of the body did not support that explanation.
Eunice Bosco, the KNUT Secretary for Rongo branch, described the discovery as deeply distressing.
Speaking to the press, she noted that the teacher’s body bore visible signs of brutality, including gouged eyes, a missing ear, and a swollen head consistent with heavy trauma.
“We cannot accept the drowning explanation,” Bosco said.
“We cannot accept the drowning explanation,” Bosco said.
“There is no single indication that the body was in water. The injuries are severe and deliberate. This points to murder, not an accident.”
Bosco further noted that the incident has created fear among teachers supervising the national examinations, many of whom are now demanding enhanced security and transparent investigations.
KNUT officials have issued a 14-day ultimatum to security agencies to arrest those responsible. Failure to do so, they warned, would result in demonstrations to demand accountability.
Deputy KNUT Chairperson Christian Omondi urged the government to provide clear details on what happened to the teacher.
Bosco further noted that the incident has created fear among teachers supervising the national examinations, many of whom are now demanding enhanced security and transparent investigations.
KNUT officials have issued a 14-day ultimatum to security agencies to arrest those responsible. Failure to do so, they warned, would result in demonstrations to demand accountability.
Deputy KNUT Chairperson Christian Omondi urged the government to provide clear details on what happened to the teacher.
He emphasised that exam supervisors already handle immense pressure during the national exam period and should not have to fear for their safety.
“From Uriri to the wider Migori region, teachers are shaken,” Omondi said.
“From Uriri to the wider Migori region, teachers are shaken,” Omondi said.
“Authorities must tell us what caused this death and what steps they are taking to bring the killers to justice. We are also waiting for the post-mortem to reveal the truth.”
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