A 25-year-old man was discovered murdered after a dispute with his brother over land in Runyenjes, Embu County. The victim was located in his mother’s compound on the evening of April 12, well after the altercation had taken place.
Authorities confirmed that the victim and his brother had engaged in a quarrel that escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the fatal incident. The police reported that the assailant fled the scene immediately following the attack.
The body was transported to the mortuary, where it awaits an autopsy and further investigation, according to police officials.
In Awendo, Migori County, the body of a 34-year-old man named David Otieno was found on the roadside, missing his right wrist. Authorities noted that the victim sustained multiple injuries.
Witnesses indicated that Otieno had fought with his nephew, who is believed to have inflicted the fatal wounds. The nephew reportedly fled as police arrived to transport the body to the mortuary for further examination.
In Parklands, Nairobi, a man estimated to be around 27 years old was discovered dead in a tunnel. Police suspect that the victim was murdered during a robbery on Sunday evening. The body exhibited visible head injuries and has been moved to the mortuary for autopsy and identification.
In Matungu, Kakamega County, authorities found a man’s body submerged in stagnant water, suggesting foul play. The police reported that the body showed no visible injuries when discovered on Sunday and has since been transferred to the mortuary.
A team of detectives is actively investigating this case, and as of Monday, the motive remains unclear while inquiries continue.
In West Pokot, a 69-year-old man was killed after a mob accused him of witchcraft. According to police in Pokot Central Sub-county, the incident took place in the Marich area.
The victim was at home when approximately 20 men invaded his compound and forcibly took him away. They accused him of practicing witchcraft before assaulting him. Despite relatives seeking help and reporting the situation, the mob intensified their violence, ultimately hanging the elderly man, resulting in his immediate death. The body has been moved to the mortuary for further procedures.
Authorities have condemned this brutal act and are conducting ongoing investigations to identify and apprehend those responsible.
