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How Molo 'president' was killed by hired hitmen

From left to Right: Peter Oketh, Joseph Kihara and Evans Aseka on February 24, 2025, before Principal Magistrate Kipkurui Kibelion. The three, alongside six others have been linked to the murder of Molo Activist Richard Otieno (Right image) (Photo: Daniel Chege, Standard)

Since November 2024, Molo activist Richard Otieno, alias Molo President, had been living in perpetual fear due to continued threats, stalking, and intimidation.

Otieno also took to social media to express his fear that people were after him for being vocal, against the Kenya Kwanza government's leadership and a local politician

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