- Dr Daniel Odhiambo Dondi was sadly fatally attacked in Kabong’o Village amid an ongoing land dispute that pitted him against his neighbour
- Witnesses reported that the daughter of Maseno University ran and alerted neighbours, prompting the suspect’s escape as people approached the homestead to see what was happening
- The family of Dondi spoke at length about the long-standing dispute about land that ultimately ended up costing the life of a distinguished scholar
Rachuonyo, Kenya: Family and friends of Daniel Odhiambo Dondi have been thrown into mourning after the death of the distinguished Maseno University professor.
A sombre mood gripped residents of Kabong’o Village in Kokwanyo East Location, Rachuonyo East Sub-county, after the brutal murder of a Maseno University finance officer who was killed in what is a land-related attack.
It has emerged that Dr Odhiambo collapsed after a neighbour allegedly waylaid him and attacked him with a panga, and after he collapsed, the attacker continued assaulting him on the ground. The assault only stopped after his daughter, who witnessed the attack, raised an alarm that caused the suspect to flee.
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According to dad Michael Dondi, his son and the suspect were engaged in a legal dispute over a boundary before the fatal attack.
How did authorities respond to Dondi’s attack?
According to Homa Bay County Police Commander, the suspect has since been arrested and taken to Ringa Police Station, awaiting arraignment for the heinous crime.
Odhiambo’s body was transferred to Rachuonyo South Sub-county Hospital in Oyugis Town;.
How did Kenyans react to the death of Dondi
Hellen Akoth Ondoro:
“Aliwakosea nini kweli.”
Sandy Taira:
“Sad you’re gone like that RIP may GOD protect the family and the daughter who witnessed the scene.”
Chuma JaStingo:
“Somehow it’s a good move coz some of us do not care money is everything and they do you whatever they can.”
Alfred Onyango:
“Very disturbing incidence.”
Rehema Achieng Olack-Alexander:
“The suspect walked himself to the police station at Oriwo and said he had killed and was done with his mission. He’s currently at Othoro Police Station awaiting to be taken to court. Onyango Wuod Ocher onego Dan malit sana… the daughter is so traumatised, anajiongelesha tu.”
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Odongo Dorothy
“I can’t understand.”
Christine Kwaro
“It’s jealousy.”
George Nyauke Kimavasi:
“Sorry very sad report poleni sana kwa family’s and friends and God rest his soul in eternal peace and police must do everything criminal taken to court.”
Homa Bay family mourns death of TUKO professor
In a different story, a family from Homa Bay was also thrown into mourning after the tragic death of Tom Odhiambo, a professor at the Technical University of Kenya, who was hacked to death in Mbita.
The professor and his dear dad had gone to their land for a meeting with the chief and surveyor when two attackers suddenly struck.
His father survived with injuries and was rushed to the hospital for further treatment as police launched a manhunt for the suspects.
Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS
