Kajwang’s autopsy results show that he died of heart failure

The government pathologist handed over Otieno kajwang’s preliminary autopsy results to James Orengo on Friday afternoon.  According to the results, there are no signs of foul play as earlier suggested by some leaders of the Coalition Of Reforms and Democracy (CORD)

Johannes Oduor, the government pathologist said that one of Kajwang’s blood vessels in the heart was narrowed because of high cholesterol.  He added that there was a previous scar on the heart, which means he had a similar attack before.

The autopsy report also indicated that Otieno Kajwang had broken four ribs. He also had two fractures on the sternum, some bruises on the left side of his chest and also a dislocation on one of his ribs. While presenting the autopsy report, James Orengo who Kajwang’s family lawyer did not clarify if these were injuries that went untreated after Kajwang’s road accident in Oyugis on Friday last week.

Preliminary results show that Kajwang died of heart failure but some more tests will be conducted in South Africa to find out the exact cause of his death.

Faith Otieno claims to be Otieno Kajwang’s legal wife

Earlier before the autopsy results were released, there was drama at Lee Funeral Home when a woman by the name Faith Otieno came out to claim that she was a legal wife of the late senator. Faith said that she had been denied to view her husband’s body or take part in funeral arrangements.

Faith Vivian Otieno insisted that she was Kajwang’s wife for more than 18 years. She also said that she had two children with Kajwang; a son by the name Rony Odinga who is in Kabarak university and a daughter, Christie Otieno, who completed her O Levels this year. However, Orengo denied those claims, calling them mere sideshows.

Kajwang’s funeral preparations

As far as Otieno Kajwang’s funeral arrangements are concerned, there will be a memorial service held on Wednesday at the Maxwell Seventh Day Adventist church in Nairobi and later an interdenominational service. Kajwang’s body will be airlifted to Kisumu and then a procession to his Mbita home in Homabay county where he will be buried on the 28th of November.