Molo-President mordered in Nakuru

A section of residents of Elburgon in Nakuru County protested against the killing of youth leader and outspoken government critic Richard Raymond Otieno, who was a vocal critic of local government officials, raising doubts about the motives behind his murder. He is not the first to die and will not be the last. His untimely death has left the community shocked and saddened by unknown persons. Officially, it is always unknown persons. Otieno, who is also known as the “Molo President”, was found dead in Molo after reportedly being attacked by unknown persons with an axe. Molo is a town in Nakuru County, Kenya with a population of about 156,732 as of 2019. It is one of the 11 constituencies in the county and is known for its agricultural productivity, especially in potato farming. Molo is the second largest producer in Kenya. The town is located along the Mau Forest and has a cooler climate conducive to agriculture. Molo also hosts the Molo Earth Market, which promotes local foods and traditions. Recently, protests erupted following the death of activist Richard Otieno, drawing attention to the ongoing social problems in the area. His body was discovered outside the gate of his rented apartment. Close associates claim he has been receiving death threats from unknown assailants in recent days. Police said they are investigating the murder.