Following the death of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve, seven pathologists will be present during his postmortem, the MCA's family lawyer Danstan Omari has revealed.
In an official statement to the press, the lawyer revealed that the controversy that surrounded the MCA's death necessitated the high number of pathologists, with over 15 forensic officers from the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Leading the team will be the government Pathologist Johansen Oduor alongside six other pathologists from interested parties in the case, including the Nairobi County Government and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino.
"The team will be led by Johansen Oduor, with six other pathologists appointed by the family, the hospital where he was pronounced dead, the county assembly of Nairobi, the Nairobi County Office, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino", Omari revealed.
''As we said, anybody who has an interest in this matter is free to come with their pathologist,'' the lawyer continued.
The vocal MCA lost his life on Tuesday, April 22, in unforeseen circumstances. Reports alleged that Muvune had been rushed to the hospital after he collapsed while undertaking his normal duties at his ward office in Nairobi.
His death was confirmed by the family. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was among the first Nairobi leaders who mourned the MCA and explained that it was unfortunate to lose such a vocal and vibrant leader in the county.
"Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve has passed on. My sincere condolences to his family, the entire Nairobi County assembly, and Nairobi County government fraternities,'' Sonko said then.
Following his death, the MCA's family raised speculations after details emerged that he was planning to table an impeachment motion against Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
The speculations and decries led to the case being taken over by the DCI, who are probing the cause of his death.
Speaking on the death, Governor Sakaja cautioned against being dragged into the death, advising residents and family to await the results from the autopsy.
The Kariobangi North MCA, elected as an independent candidate in a space largely controlled by party politics, was a relentless watchdog in an environment many viewed as compromised. His sudden passing on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the county assembly.
