Prof. Jacob Midiwo, Jakoyo Madiwo's elder brother, revealed that the family will not rule out foul play in the former MP's death and will seek the services of investigators to probe the matter.
Speaking to the press at Lee Funeral Home on June 18, Jacob stated that the autopsy revealed that he died of acute kidney failure.
The brother received results of the post-mortem done on the deceased former member of parliament on behalf of the family.
"We will know now what to do. Whether to engage somebody to investigate further," Jacob stated.
He further mentioned that toxicological tests carried out on the deceased will take a maximum of three weeks before they are released.
Jacob added that the family would proceed with burial plans as the specimen required for the test had already been removed from the body.
Initial reports stated that Midiwo had died from a cardiac arrest on Monday, June 14. However, his family doubted the cardiac arrest theory.
Midiwo's other brother stated that the family urged the police to unravel details regarding the cause of death.
"Midiwo was fit, well and going about his activities. We cannot understand why and how he just fell ill and died," the professor wondered.
The family is also mourning Florence Aluodo, their sister, who succumbed to Covid-19 three days before.
The tentative burial date has been set for June 26, 2021.
Before Jakoyo died, he warned his cousin and Opposition Leader Raila Odinga against attending burial ceremonies as they would attract large crowds that won't observe Covid-19 regulations.
