Family disputes post-mortem findings in Makueni police custody death

The family of a 44-year-old man who died in police custody in Makueni has disputed post-mortem findings on the cause of death of their kin, saying the process did not provide a conclusive explanation. Pathologists who conducted the autopsy said Gideon Makau died from lack of oxygen caused by neck compression, but were not conclusive on who or what caused the compression. His family now accuses the police of foul play, alleging an attempt to cover up the circumstances leading to Makau’s death. Laura Otieno reports.