Fresh revelations in the murder of businessman and HR manager Willis Ayieko have raised serious questions about how easily human life can be traded for cash.
A witness under state protection has told the court he was paid Ksh9,000 to transport armed men on a motorcycle — a decision that led to Ayieko’s abduction and gruesome death.
The chilling account, presented through the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), paints a disturbing picture of how organized killers operate under the cover of ordinary errands.
A motorcycle, a fuel tank, and a simple phone call were all it took to set the deadly plan in motion.
Ksh9,000 Motorcycle Deal That Led to Ayieko’s Death
A key witness testified on May 26 under the Witness Protection Agency and exposed details that could help piece together the brutal murder of Willis Ayieko. He said that the first accused, a man named Sisco, contacted him and offered him a job. The task was to provide a motorcycle and be on standby for instructions. The payment? Ksh9,000.
The witness said Sisco never disclosed the nature of the job. The only condition was that the motorcycle had to be ready and fueled. When the witness hesitated due to lack of fuel, Sisco resolved the issue immediately. The smooth handling of the logistics made the witness feel like it was a routine job.
On October 18, 2024, Sisco called and told him to meet at 5:30 pm in Dudi. En route via the Kisian–Rabuor road, he was redirected to Mutumbu Centre. There, at Amigos Pub, the witness met two more men, including the now-deceased second accused. This meeting set the wheels of the sinister plan in motion.
The witness was instructed to follow a motorcycle carrying the second accused. The route soon changed, and they stopped in a dark area. It was here that the transformation began. The second accused emerged wearing a U.S. military-style jacket and holding an AK-47 rifle. The first accused also appeared with a rifle, now wearing a black jacket.
They moved on to a homestead where a funeral service was underway. The witness was told to wait outside. Minutes later, the group returned, now inside a car. The witness recognized one of the men driving the vehicle.
They continued their journey along a dusty murram road and stopped near a mud-walled house. That was the last time the witness saw them before the news of Ayieko’s death surfaced.
Gunmen Changed Clothes and Picked Up Rifles
The witness described a carefully coordinated change of clothing and weapons before the suspects went on their final mission. The change was not random. It appeared deliberate, signaling the start of a violent operation.
According to the witness, the U.S. military-style jacket and AK-47s were not just props — they were part of an operation meant to intimidate and control.
This moment marked a shift in tone. What started as a vague motorcycle errand now looked like a planned abduction. By the time the group returned with a vehicle, the goal had clearly changed from observation to extraction.
The use of military-like outfits and high-powered rifles shows the suspects were prepared for resistance. The witness’s account reveals a deeper plot involving multiple people with distinct roles. He had unknowingly become part of a murder conspiracy.
The Silent Link Between Funeral and Murder
The timing and location of the funeral raise more questions than answers. Why did the accused choose to blend into a funeral setting? Was the crowd used as a distraction or cover?
The witness said the accused entered the homestead while he waited outside. Later, they left in a vehicle with at least one of the accused driving. Whether Ayieko was already in the car or picked up later remains unclear. But this shift from motorcycle to vehicle marks a crucial moment in the chain of events.
The witness’s testimony outlines how quickly the operation escalated. From fetching a motorcycle to standing outside a homestead during a funeral, each step was quietly calculated. It suggests the killers exploited ordinary places and events to mask their deadly intentions.
