Published below is a press statement from the late Bantu's family.

The family wishes to confirm that a post mortem was done by Dr. Ndegwa with a representative from Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) present. The findings were that Bantu Mwaura Ndung’u died of chemical poisoning. The Kenya Police Criminal Investigation Department are conducting further investigations in relation and complimentary to the government pathologist report.

The family further wishes to thank all Bantu’s friends and sympathizers for all their support during this period and continue to ask for your patience as the police go on with their work.
There will be a fund-raising at the Kenya National Theatre opposite the Norfolk Hotel, on Thursday 30th April 2009 from 7 p.m. An artistic celebrative memorial will be held at the Kenya National Theatre 1st May 2009, from 2 pm to 6 pm.

The funeral will be held on Saturday May 2.The cortege leaves Chiromo Funeral Home at 9a.m. followed by the service and burial at Langata Cemetery.

Family and friends are meeting at the Wasanii Restaurant at the Kenya National Theatre, opposite the Norfolk Hotel daily from 7.00pm and at his residence in Langata View Estate opposite Langata Women’s Prison from 4:00pm.

For any further inquiries, please contact:
Dauti Kahura Ndung’u (Brother) 0720793577  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Wakanyote Njuguna (Friend) Tel No  0734 577203  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please note that these two were nominated spoke persons for the family, and will respond to any matters relating Bantu's death.
Regards,
Otiu-Kidenda