The results of a DNA test conducted on a body that has been lying at Moi Voi Hospital mortuary since December 30 has confirmed that it is that of International Criminal Court witness Meshack Yebei.

The family has confirmed that the tests had turned positive. Ben Yebei the brother to Meshack Yebei said they are now waiting for the tests done by the CID in Kenya to further confirm identity of the body. The results of the CID tests were to be released later on Wednesday by head of serious crimes unit John Kariuki.

Dr Ahmed Kalebi of Lancet Kenya confirmed the results of a parallel DNA test to that of the government. Dr Kalebi said the samples that were taken last Friday matched those of the mother and Meshack Yebei.

The family is waiting for results from the government pathologist before a post mortem is done on the body to determine the cause of death of Meshack Yebei.

In December, the family of Meshack Yebei had laid claim to a body that was found floating in Yala river. However, the body was claimed by another family, and after DNA tests were conducted at the Moi Teaching Referral Hospital in Eldoret, the body was found to be that of Yusuf Hussein and not Meshack Yebei as his family continued to state.