Dr Johansen Oduor is Kenya’s chief government pathologist, a title he has held since September 2013.
As the head of the government’s forensic pathology services, he leads other pathologists and forensic experts in investigating deaths that are sudden, unexpected, or suspicious. He also provides expert evidence in court cases involving death.
Oduor has conducted autopsies on a wide range of cases, including homicides, suicides, and natural deaths. He has also provided expert evidence in court in many high-profile cases.
Magoha’s student
Oduor holds a bachelor of science degree in medicine from the University of Nairobi which he completed in 2000.
At UON, his favorite lecturer was the late Prof. George Magoha, whom Oduor described as approachable.
“ Life as a medical school student can be challenging, and you need the support of a good lecturer like Mr. Magoha,” Oduor shared.
Magoha taught Surgery, which was Oduor’s favorite unit.
As a medical student, Odor had to interact with cadavers. His first encounter with the dead was during his first year when his lecturer divided the class into groups of six and presented cadavers that they would be examining for the next six years.
While speaking to The Standard, Oduor recalled his first and last years as an undergraduate student as the most eventful.
Throughout campus, he never engaged in romantic relationships.
However, he was a devout party animal and could often be found partying in clubs during weekends. His favorites were Visions Club along Kimathi Street and Zigzag in Hurlingam.
After graduating in 2000, he worked for a while before enrolling for a master’s in pathology and Forensic medicine at Nairobi University between 2004 to 2008.
