Government probes fatal shooting of Kenyan teacher during Tanzania election protests
Interior PS Omollo said that the Kenyan Embassy in Dar es Salaam has been engaged to coordinate arrangements for recovering Ogutu’s body for autopsy and subsequent burial.
The Kenyan Government has confirmed that it is investigating the fatal shooting of John Okoth Ogutu, a teacher at Sky Schools in Dar es Salaam.
According to reports, Ogutu was shot dead on October 29, 2025, and his body, which was initially taken to Mwananyamala Hospital morgue, has since gone missing, leaving his family in deep distress.
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Speaking during his investiture ceremony at the Kenya Scout Movement, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said that the Kenyan Embassy in Dar es Salaam has been engaged to coordinate arrangements for recovering Ogutu’s body for autopsy and subsequent burial.
He added that the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure the case is handled with respect and urgency.
“I have been in touch with my colleague in charge of foreign affairs, and there’s already the contact that has been created with the embassy in Dar es Salaam. So what I would urge the family is that we are doing what it takes to be able to make the necessary arrangements for making sure that that particular case is handled in a respectful manner," said Omollo.
Omolo emphasised that the Ministry is working closely with relevant authorities to provide support to Ogutu’s family and to ensure justice is delivered.
“We have our Ministry of Foreign Affairs that has that responsibility, so it’s just to give them the assurance that we are working on it to be able to sort or resolve the issue,” he added.
The government’s response comes amid concerns raised by human rights groups, who have called for immediate protection of Kenyans living abroad, particularly in countries experiencing political unrest.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also requested that Kenyans share the names and contact information of any citizens who may be exposed to danger in neighbouring and faraway countries, ensuring the government can coordinate assistance through Kenya Missions abroad.
"The Ministry has heard your concerns and requests the following from all of us, that you share through our inbox the names and addresses of all Kenyans who may be exposed to any sort of danger in our neighbouring countries, and far away countries," read a notice by the State Department of Foreign Affairs.
"It is important to reiterate that as Kenyans we are all required at the earliest opportunity to register ourselves and addresses at the nearest Kenya Mission abroad, this is as indicated on page 32 of the passport of the Republic of Kenya."
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