A portrait of Standard Group journalist Moses Omusolo. [David Gichuru, Standard]

In a speech read by Standard Group PlC sub-editor Andrew Watila, and who worked closely with Omusolo, the CEO said Omusolo was held in the highest esteem by the company's employees and many others with whom he worked in our industry.

"He will be greatly missed by all of us," added Lyomu.

 Moses Omusolo was laid to rest in Teso, Busia County. [David Gichuru, Standard]

His body was discovered on Kangundo Road in Nairobi, with a deep cut on the head.

Investigations into his death are ongoing.