It is becoming clear that the Kenya Wildlife Service is trying to cover up the death of Brian Odhiambo, a fisherman from Nakuru who disappeared on January 18, 2025.
This conclusion is based on growing evidence presented in court, especially the recent testimony of Hassan Salado, a data analyst.
During a court session held on July 21, 2025, Salado revealed that Odhiambo’s phone was tracked to the Kivumbini area in Nakuru East between 10:00 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. on the same day he went missing.
Interestingly, this was the exact time and location where the mobile phones of four Kenya Wildlife Service officers Alexander Lorogoi, Isaac Odhiambo, Michael Wabukala, and Evans Kipsang were also traced. This suggests they were with Brian when he disappeared.
The case has stirred emotions across the country, with Odhiambo’s family accusing KWS of abducting him. His phone was registered under his wife Alvy Okello’s name, which makes the situation even more personal.
Salado’s analysis was based on call data records requested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for the period between January 10 and 21, 2025.
This analysis was also reported by Citizen Digital, a platform that has followed the case closely.
However, during cross-examination, defense lawyers questioned the reliability of the data, citing a call log that showed Brian’s phone was in Karunga at 10:06 p.m. the same day. Salado clarified that this was a forwarded call and did not affect the earlier location data.
This back-and-forth in court highlights how hard the truth is being fought over. Even more disturbing is that Emmanuel Koech, an assistant director at KWS, could not explain why there were no official arrest records for January 18.
This contradicted the Officer Commanding Station at Bondeni Police Station, who had earlier said that nine people were arrested for illegal fishing on that day.
Koech admitted that the six KWS officers linked to the case are still active in duty. These officers include Francis Wachira, Abdulrahman Ali Sudi, Isaac Ochieng, Evans Kimaiyo, Michael Wabukala, and Alexander Lorogoi.
Keeping them on duty, even as they are under suspicion, raises serious questions about whether KWS is truly cooperating with the investigation.
Public reaction has been strong. Brian’s mother, Elizabeth Auma, and wife, Alvy Okello, continue to appear in court demanding answers.
A photo shared by a user named I Am Chege on social media showed Auma holding Brian’s picture in court with the words, “Elizabeth is only asking to be given her son. Bring Back Brian!”
That post, along with hashtags like #JusticeForBrianOdhiambo and #EndAbductionsKE, has helped draw public attention to the case.
Another user, DukeOfSavannah, called KWS officers “terrorists” and accused them of kidnapping and murdering Brian. These emotional reactions show how the public feels that something is being hidden.
KWS’s decision to keep the implicated officers at work adds to the feeling that the agency is trying to hide the truth. The family’s lawyers, Kipkoech Ngetich and Abuya Mogendi, have accused KWS of refusing to share important documents and questioned whether the agency is above the law.
They reminded the court that KWS is supposed to be under the oversight of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.
Their frustration is clear, without cooperation from KWS, justice for Brian remains out of reach.
The court will continue hearing the case on September 1, 2025. Four more witnesses are expected to testify.
For Brian’s family and many Kenyans following the case, this next session might bring more clarity and move the country one step closer to the truth.
But until then, it remains difficult to ignore the strong evidence, the emotional pleas from a grieving family, and the growing belief that KWS is hiding something.
