A senior National Intelligence Service (NIS) officer, identified as Tom Adala, allegedly took his own life on Tuesday, June 4 at his residence in Kilimani, Nairobi.

According to reports, Adala failed to show up for work on Tuesday morning, which was highly unusual for the seasoned intelligence officer.

His colleagues grew concerned as his phone went unanswered throughout the day. Worried about his well-being, they decided to track him down to his home in Kilimani.

Upon arriving at the residence, Adala’s coworkers made the grim discovery of his lifeless body lying in a pool of blood.

How His Family Learnt of His Death

On the fateful day, Francis Oduor, the deceased’s nephew, searched for his uncle after he couldn’t be found within his vast house, even upstairs where he slept.

Oduor then questioned the female domestic help and the watchman, both of whom denied seeing Adala.

He eventually discovered his uncle’s body inside the servant quarter and informed his kin, who immediately notified the police.

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Upon arriving at the scene, the officers found that Tom Adala had shot himself with a pistol.

It was reported that he had been battling depression.

“He shot himself using a pistol on the right side of the head, which exited on his left side…At the scene, Glock 19 pistol s/no kg 589, was recovered with 1 spent cartridge and a magazine loaded with 3 rounds.”

“In his bedroom, another spare magazine was recovered loaded with 13 rounds,” partly read a police report

Also recovered from the scene was a note, however the contents remain undisclosed. 

PS Raymond Amollo Mourns Tom Adala

Following news of Adala’s passing friends and colleagues took to social media to express their grief and pay tribute to the fallen officer.

Among them was Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, who in a heartfelt statement on his X account, conveyed his condolences to Adala’s family and friends.

He described the senior NIS officer as a wonderful friend to many and noted that his death was a great loss to the country.

“Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Tom Adala, following his untimely passing on yesterday. Mr. Adala was a wonderful friend to many and, until his demise, an Officer with the National Intelligence Service (NIS).”

“His death is a profound loss to the country. May God rest his soul in peace, and comfort the family during this time of grief,” the PS wrote.

Other Friends Eulogize Tom Adala

Otieno Olelah, a close friend of Adala, shared his grief on social media, reminiscing about their long-standing friendship that dated back to their university days.

Olelah expressed his disbelief at the tragic loss, saying, “Life is fickle. Go well my good friend and Comrade Tom Adala. Son to the first Kenyan Ambassador to USSR the late Adala Otuko.

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“I can’t believe you are no more Osiepa (my friend). I first met you in 1993 at University of Nairobi and we bonded so well. We kept a close tie even when you were heading a very ‘Sensitive Government Agency’ in New York USA.”

“I wish you would have been open, and a solution would have been found.”

Richard Ochieng Ogendo, a neighbor of Adala in Muhoroni, also expressed his sadness at the loss of his friend.

“Iam truly saddened to learn of the death of my friend and Neighbour in Muhoroni Tom Adala son to the late Kenya Ambassador Adala Otuko, may Tom soul rest in eternal peace,” remarked Richard.

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