The burial of Kizito Moi Amukune, the caretaker and trainer of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale’s fighter bull, has been scheduled for Monday following the conclusion of a post-mortem examination.
The examination, conducted by Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor, revealed that Kizito died from injuries sustained in an attack by the bull, confirming Senator Khalwale’s account of the incident.
Dr. Oduor addressed the media on Saturday, dismissing murder allegations that had circulated on social media.
“The late Kizito had injuries on the side of the forehead, on the interior neck and on the inner thigh of the left leg. The injuries were penetrative and had features including some bruising around them…they look like injuries caused by something penetrative but which was blunt, and is in keeping with a horn of an animal.”
The revelation brings relief to the family, which had endured uncertainty and delays in burial plans. Senator Khalwale and the deceased’s family confirmed the autopsy results and expressed gratitude for the government’s intervention.
“I am glad that Dr. Oduor has now announced a closure. With this, as I pass my condolences to the family, my community and the bullfighting fraternity, we will move the remains of Moi tomorrow in the usual manner and we will bury him on Monday at Malinya,” stated Senator Khalwale.
Kizito, aged 47, was fatally injured by Khalwale’s decorated fighter bull, known as ‘Inasio,’ at his residence in Shikhuyu village, Kakamega County. The caretaker’s body was discovered in the cowshed by another employee. In adherence to Luhya traditions, Khalwale slaughtered the bull following the incident.
The family had faced challenges due to false claims by some individuals, prompting Senator Khalwale to postpone the burial until a thorough investigation by DCI detectives was completed. With the conclusive autopsy results, the family is now relieved and appeals to the government for assistance with burial expenses.
