Police in Homa Bay County have opened a probe after the body of 38-year-old Lydiah Adhiambo Omondi was discovered in River Awach in Rachuonyo East Sub-County. Her sudden death has raised concern, especially as her 14-year-old son remains missing, sparking fears of a deeper tragedy.
Highlights
- Body of Lydiah Adhiambo Omondi found in River Awach by villagers.
- Her teenage son, Edwin Omondi Okeyo, is still unaccounted for.
- Police have launched an investigation into the cause of death.
- The body was moved to Rachuonyo South mortuary for post-mortem.
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Residents of Kodumo West village were left in shock after stumbling upon the lifeless body of a woman floating in River Awach. The deceased was identified as Lydiah Adhiambo, who had been missing for days alongside her son. Community members retrieved the body and alerted police.
The recovery has sparked fresh fears and grief in the village, where Lydiah was well known.
Even as her body lies at the mortuary awaiting a post-mortem, concern is mounting for her 14-year-old son, Edwin Omondi, who was last seen with her. Police are now racing against time to trace the boy’s whereabouts, fearing that he too may be in danger—or worse.
Homa Bay police have confirmed that a full investigation is in progress to determine the cause of death. Authorities are not ruling out foul play and say they are treating the case with urgency due to the missing child.
Area residents are calling for intensified search efforts and more transparency from the authorities handling the case.
As investigators seek answers and a family prays for their missing son, the River Awach tragedy is a painful reminder of how quickly mystery and mourning can flood into a quiet community.
