As matters unfold concerning Carol Mwatha’s death, many have given assumptions of what resulted to her losing her life as a Human Rights Activist.
Gathering at the Freedom corner the human rights community among others paid their last respects ahead of her burial this weekend.
The service attracted people from all walks of life, including Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, former Chief Justice Dr Willy Mutunga, Rev. Timothy Njoya, former cabinet minister Martha Karua as well as her former colleagues, Boniface Mwangi and Okiya Omtatah.
Caroline was eulogized for her work in fighting for the ‘voiceless’ in her community, in Dandora.
Speaking on her death, Dr Mutunga stated: “Carol was murdered in a month in which we celebrate Dedan Kimathi, Robert Ouko, Pio Gama Pinto, Malcolm X and many other human right defenders.
Carol will be immortalized; she is the only woman in this month.
“When I heard the police narrative, I knew it wasn’t the truth, even if the police tell you the truth by mistake, you should not believe them,” he explained.
Reiterating Mutunga’s sentiments, Haki Africa chairman Hussein Khalid affirmed that they dont buy the police’s theory since her body was booked in at City Mortuary after they allegedly heard that the human rights community was planning a demonstration.
Her former colleague from Dandora Justice Center, Mr Milfred Olal, stated: “After we are done with her burial, the next chapter will begin. From Monday our only agenda will be seeking justice for Caroline.”
Her father,Mr Stanslaus Mbai, also commented noting that her daughter was fearing for her life due to the kind of work she did.
The group stated that it would hold a final vigil at the Freedom Corner before they depart for Siaya.
Caroline will be laid to rest in on Saturday 23rd, at her rural home in Siaya County.