Nairobi,KENYA:A section of members of parliament have called on the government; to fastrack investigations into the death of Rongo university student Sharon Otieno and nab the culprits.
In a media briefing at parliamentary buildings, led by Migori women rep Dr Pamela Otieno condemned the act urging relevant government agencies to Fastrack investigation on the matter.
“It is alleged that the killing of Sharon and her unborn child is linked to the senior Migori county officials. If indeed it is true this is very unfortunate, shameful and unacceptable.”Dr Odhiambo said
She indicated that there is need to fastrack the investigations to avert scenarios of dragging the matter.
“I call upon all investigative agencies including DCI , EACC to take this matter with the urgency it deserves.”Dr Odhiambo said
She pointed out that it is repugnant for people to lure young girls with money into unsuspecting death.
She appealed to young people to get focused and avoid shortcuts in life which turn out to be detrimental to them.
On the other hand, government spokesman Eric Kiraithe vowed that the government will investigate the matter and bring to book all culprits.
Kiraithe’s statement comes just hours after the body of Sharon, 26, was found dumped in Kodera Forest in Homa Bay County.
The second-year student, who was pursuing a degree in Medical Records and Information, had been missing since Monday evening.
It is alleged that Sharon and Nation journalist were kidnapped at Graca Hotel in Rongo around 7.35pm on Monday togethor with nation journalist Barrack Odour.
Barrack said he managed to escape from a moving vehicle, however, Sharon would later be found dead.
The personal assistant to the governor Michael Oyamo who was last seen with the deceased has since been arrested.
