Lifeless body of Dr. Samuel Mbutu Mararo, a 37-year-old political science lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN),was found on the streets of Nairobi and taken to city mortuary. His mysterious death is still a case that is to be revealed by the DCI.
Concerns escalated when Dr. Mararo, reported missing on February 22, remained unaccounted for three days, prompting both his family and authorities to launch an intensive search. The discovery of his lifeless body at the City Mortuary adds a tragic dimension to the initially worrisome situation.
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Worried about his safety, the family resorted to distributing flyers across Nairobi in a desperate bid to collect any information regarding his location.
Regrettably, their gravest concerns were confirmed when Dr. Mararo's body was positively identified at the City Mortuary on February 27.
As per his brother, Joseph Kagiri, the lifeless body had been discovered on the streets of Nairobi and subsequently taken to the mortuary two days earlier.
Preliminary indications propose that Dr. Mararo might have fallen victim to a violent crime. His family harbors suspicions of foul play, raising concerns that he could have been drugged and subjected to robbery.
Notably, his laptop, mobile phone, and cash are reported as missing, suggesting a possible motive for the incident.
While there are no apparent visible physical injuries on the body, the circumstances surrounding Dr. Mararo's demise strongly hint at a potential mugging scenario.
It is suspected that Dr. Mararo was specifically targeted on his way to his Kariobangi residence, where he might have been drugged and robbed before meeting his tragic end.
The assailants went beyond theft; they also managed to access Dr. Mararo's financial accounts, executing unauthorized withdrawals through his MPesa account.
Police inquiries have unveiled that these transactions occurred in the Kayole area, introducing an additional level of complexity to the ongoing investigation.
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are actively pursuing leads to apprehend the individuals responsible for this reprehensible act.
To unravel the mysteries surrounding this tragic loss, an autopsy has been scheduled to determine the precise cause of Dr. Mararo's death.
In addition to his role as a lecturer, it is important to note that Dr. Samuel Mbutu Mararo was a dedicated father of two.
The sudden and tragic passing of Dr. Samuel Mbutu Mararo has sent shockwaves through his family, friends, and colleagues, leaving them in a state of disbelief. The void created by his untimely departure will be profoundly felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
As the nation grieves the loss of a committed educator and caring father, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Dr. Samuel Mbutu Mararo.
May his soul find peace, and may justice prevail for the senseless act that abruptly ended his promising life.
