Brian Odhiambo's wife Alvy Aoko's role in the Kihika petition

On March 20, the county assembly witnessed some drama, a familiar scene for many. 

This time, however, the tension didn't come from the usual county representatives, but from two groups of Nakuru residents with different views on the governor's absence.

By 9am, one faction of residents had gathered at the county assembly, carrying leaves and chanting 'bado mapambano'.

This group, made up mainly of young men, accused some members of the county assembly of using the governor's absence to stir up political unrest. They claimed that although the governor was absent, the deputy governor and other executive members were fully capable of running the county.

After addressing the press, the group was escorted out of the county assembly. About three hours later, another faction arrived, a group that had petitioned the assembly about the governor's long absence.

Unlike the earlier group, they were not as vocal or dramatic. This group, mostly young women, stood quietly at the gates as if waiting for further instructions.

Among them was Alvy Aoko, the wife of Brian Odhiambo, the 31-year-old who mysteriously disappeared on January 18. She was allowed to enter the county assembly to officially present the petition to the county government.

What surprised many, especially members of the press, was the absence of engineer Evans Kimori, who had recently held a press briefing but failed to show up at the assembly.

In an interview with Mtaa Wangu, he explained that his absence was deliberate. He didn't want to be the face of the initiative and stressed that it was a movement driven by the people of Nakuru County.

"Alvy Aoko and her family have endured immense emotional and psychological distress over the past three months. Their presence today was to appeal to the county government to support their efforts to uncover the truth behind her husband's disappearance," Kimori explained.

He added: "Our petition highlights the case of Brian Odhiambo and the silence from the county on this matter has been deafening."

Earlier, on March 19, Home Affairs CS Kipchumba Murkomen's speech was interupted by Elizabeth Auma, Brians mother while he was addressing the public in Shabab. She approached the stage in a desperate attempt to get the CS's attention in the hope that he would do something about her son's case.

Carlos Otieno, Brian's brother, told Mtaa Wangu that their struggle would continue and that they would seek justice in every way possible. They remain determined to uncover the truth and get justice for their family.