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Pathologists examine Fidel’s body to establish cause of death


The post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death of Cord leader Raila Odinga’s eldest son, Fidel, is scheduled for Monday morning.

Siaya Senator James Orengo disclosed that the post-mortem examination will be conducted at the Lee Funeral Home, where Fidel’s body is lying.

“Yes, the post-mortem will be done today (Monday), ten or eleven this morning,” Mr Orengo said.

Fidel, 41, was found dead in his bed on Sunday morning by his wife, Lwam Getachew Bekele.

Mr Odinga and his wife, Ida, were the first people to arrive at Fidel’s residence at around 6am on Sunday after being called by Ms Bekele.

The government’s chief pathologist, Dr Johansen Oduor, was also present as was a family pathologist who could not be immediately identified.