A professor from Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology and two others were remanded in Siaya High Court on murder charges related to the death of Denis Achieng on November 15, 2025. Their plea for bond was denied due to concerns about witness safety after a witness was murdered on January 16, 2026.

• Bond was denied over fears for witness safety after witness Hezron Nyamburi, 37, was murdered on January 16, 2026.
• The accused allegedly sought information on witnesses' whereabouts after a prior release on cash bail, complicating investigations.
• The court ordered them to remain in custody until January 22, 2026, for a pre-bond report consideration.