Nyamira County, following the brutal death of a 22-year-old Chuka University student, Brian Mogaka. Police are investigating the case, which has sparked public outrage over the use of excessive punishment in domestic discipline.
According to reports, Mogaka had been suspended from Chuka University due to alleged involvement in cannabis abuse. Concerned about his behavior, his mother, Teresa Mogaka, sought assistance from her brothers to discipline him. However, their actions took a horrific turn when they resorted to extreme physical punishment.
Eyewitnesses and preliminary police investigations indicate that Mogaka’s uncles tied his hands and legs before caning him relentlessly. The beating continued non-stop, leading to severe injuries that ultimately caused his death. Instead of seeking medical help, the uncles allegedly attempted to cover up the crime. They changed his clothes, laid his body in bed, and placed cattle pesticide beside him in an apparent effort to mislead authorities into believing he had taken his own life. The suspects then fled the scene.
Local authorities, including officers from Ekerenyo Police Station, were alerted and arrived at the scene on Tuesday night. The body was moved to Nyamira Teaching and Referral Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Ikonge assistant chief Joseph Masese confirmed that the deceased had multiple bruises and injuries consistent with caning, supporting claims of severe physical abuse.
The case has left the community in shock, with residents condemning the act and calling for justice. Many have questioned the extreme measures taken in the name of discipline, emphasizing the need for more constructive approaches to handling family disputes and behavioral concerns.
Police have launched a manhunt for the uncles, who remain at large. Authorities have urged the public to provide any information that could lead to their arrest. Meanwhile, human rights activists have weighed in on the matter, calling for stricter measures against corporal punishment and abuse within families.
As investigations continue, Mogaka’s tragic death serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of excessive punishment and the need for lawful and humane conflict resolution within households.
