Kenyan Family Demands Answers After George Odhiambo Dies in Spanish Prison
A Kenyan family is seeking answers over the death of George Odhiambo, who died on 13 August while serving a three-year prison sentence in Huelva, Spain.
Odhiambo had been convicted of theft and was nearing the end of his sentence when he died. His family says they received little information about his death, prompting his mother to travel to Spain to establish what happened.
She alleges that prison authorities denied her access to her son’s remains and later asked her to sign documents authorising a funeral home to proceed with burial arrangements without providing details about the circumstances of his death.
The family is calling for a full and independent investigation. They want authorities to establish how Odhiambo died and determine whether any negligence or misconduct was involved.
The relatives are also appealing to Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to intervene and help ensure that the case is handled properly and that Odhiambo’s rights as a Kenyan citizen detained abroad are protected. The family says access to his remains and official documentation is essential to establishing the facts surrounding his death.
They fear that without these records and a transparent investigation, the circumstances will remain unclear. Odhiambo’s relatives continue to seek clarification from the Spanish authorities and support from the Kenyan government as they pursue answers about his death.
