In a gesture of appreciation and recognition for his dedicated service, Government Chief Pathologist Johansen Oduor has been offered a two-day holiday trip by Hotelier Mohammed Hersi. Hersi, expressing admiration for Oduor’s commitment, announced through his X account on Friday that he would be providing the pathologist with a fully paid excursion to a safari lodge in Tsavo, located in Taita Taveta County.
The generous offer comes on the heels of Dr. Oduor’s involvement in the post-mortem examination of the late Rita Waeni. Hersi commended Oduor for his selfless dedication to his profession, emphasizing that the traumatic nature of Waeni’s case warranted a respite for the esteemed pathologist and his spouse.
“This man is selfless. He is not in this for the money. Late Waeni’s case has really traumatised him, and he deserves a break with his better half. If you know him, he has a weekend at @SaltLickLodge Salt Lick Safari Lodge to relax and unwind,” Hersi stated.
Hersi revealed logistical details, mentioning that Oduor would be picked up from the train at the Voi SGR station for a stress-free journey to the safari lodge.
Wishing Oduor continued strength in his humanitarian efforts, Hersi highlighted that the trip would include an exploration of the renowned Salt Lick Safari Lodge and its sister establishment, Taita Hills Safari Resort and Spa, both situated within the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary—all expenses covered on a full-board basis.
Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor has earned acclaim for his meticulous post-mortem examinations, often involved in high-profile cases. Following the examination of Rita Waeni’s body, Oduor expressed shock at the gruesome nature of her death, emphasizing that it was one of the most disturbing cases in his career.
During a postmortem conducted on Friday, Oduor revealed a disturbing detail—the missing fingernails on the victim’s body. Speculating on the motive behind this gruesome act, Oduor explained, “The person who did all these also tried to clip off the fingernails for reasons which I might not be able to know, but for us scientists, when we see fingernails clipped off, we think probably the person was trying to hide evidence so that we are unable to get DNA from the victim.”
This discovery has left investigators perplexed, with the motive for the killing yet to be established. Oduor underscored the significance of such evidence in investigations, emphasizing the potential role of fingernails in preserving crucial DNA evidence from the victim.
