A legend in the field of rugby Impala player Richard Sidindi unfortunately lost his life after it was reported that he drowned inside the swimming pool.
“Very unfortunate to lose Sidindi in very unfortunate circumstances. It is a big shock not only to Impala but the entire rugby fraternity in the country,” the club said in a statement
However the claims have been refuted by Sidindi’s guardian rev Jonathan Yahuma. He said Sidindi was a well-trained swimmer, having started swimming 10 years ago.
“Were there no lifesavers around? His colleagues were around after they had come from practice, why didn’t they save his life?” he asked.
Yahuma, the late’s uncle, said his body was removed from the scene and stored in a morgue in the absence of the family.
The uncle further questioned why the club hurriedly conducted a postmortem without informing the family or Sidindi’s wife, Catherine.
“This makes us suspect a foul play,” Yahuma said. Yahuma said autopsy results showed Sidindi had no physical injuries.
“He did not die in the water. I’m informed the doctor took parts of the body for further tests,” he said.
Yahuma said Sidindi’s family are set to meet later to decide the next cause of action. He mentioned the family’s lawyer is piecing up details.
Yahuma lived with Sidindi in Siaya before and after his parents died while still young