This archive report was first published on 28 December 2019.
On December 28, 2019, former IEBC commissioner Roselyn Akombe took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to Chris Msando, the deputy IT manager who was brutally murdered on July 31, 2017.
Msando's death occurred just eight days before a highly contested election that plunged the country into a crisis unlike any it had seen before.
His body was found on the side of the road in Kikuyu, next to that of a 21-year-old lady.
Msando's murder remains unsolved, joining the long list of pending murder files that include those of controversial businessman Jacob Juma and former Kabete MP George Muchai.
Ms Akombe's emotional message to Msando on what would have been his 47th birthday serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals who seek to protect the integrity of elections.
He should have turned 47 today; He should have been celebrating with his children and wife; Ready for the New Year celebrations; And a new school year for his kids; But he sought to protect the integrity of our elections; And for that he was silenced; #RIPChrisMsando — Dr. Roselyn Akombe (@DrRoselynAkombe) December 28, 2019
