The family of Willis Ayieko, a Wells Fargo HR boss brutally murdered and whose body was dumped along Mungorewe Stream in Yala, Gem Sub-County, has applauded the progress made by the Siaya High Court in his murder case.
Led by the deceased’s brother, the family confirmed that the case is moving in the right direction. “With the lineup of ten witnesses by the prosecution, we are optimistic that justice will be served,” they said.
The court proceedings, overseen by Judge David Kemei, have included testimonies from multiple witnesses. Ayieko’s family has emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, rejecting claims that the killing occurred during a robbery.
On November 6, 2025, Members of the National Assembly, including Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi, called for swift and transparent investigations. Atandi highlighted Ayieko’s role as HR director, overseeing investigations into major financial losses and administrative actions against culpable staff.
During the hearings on November 18, 2025, the sister of the first accused, Victor Ouma Okoth, testified about her brother’s erratic behavior, including attempts to use her national ID to register a mobile phone number. The father of the accused also shared disturbing family incidents, including confrontations involving Okoth’s elder brother, who was later killed during a police operation.
Forensic evidence has been a crucial part of the proceedings. Chief Inspector Kieti, a DCI forensic analyst, presented detailed findings on the murder scene, photographic exhibits, and postmortem reports. Financial evidence also featured prominently, with an M-Pesa agent confirming that one accused withdrew Ksh145,000 using a mobile number registered in Ayieko’s name. CCTV footage further corroborated the transaction.
Additional testimonies included Chief Inspector Kanano Elema of Wagai Police Station, who recounted recovering a pistol linked to Ayieko from two suspects in a Toyota Axio.
Prosecutors Joyce Mumu, Soita China, and Mercy Mutheu are expected to present more witnesses to establish an unbroken chain of evidence. The case is set to resume on February 23 and 24, 2026.
Ayieko’s family remains hopeful that the legal process will deliver justice for the slain Wells Fargo executive.
