A man is on the run after the murder of his wife in a village in Koibatek, Eldama Ravine, Baringo County. Detectives are searching for the suspect for interrogation following the incident that occurred on March 25.
The body of the victim, Mercy Cheposkony Chirchir, was discovered in her house in Tolmo village. Authorities reported that she had sustained head injuries inflicted by a sharp object. The body was moved to Eldama Ravine Sub-County Hospital, where it awaits an autopsy. Investigators are yet to establish the motive behind the murder.
In a separate incident in Nyamutambe village, Narok, a man identified as Mosambi Rioba, 56, was killed by someone known to him. According to police reports, the suspect strangled the deceased before fleeing the scene. The body was later found on his farm, with preliminary investigations suggesting a land dispute as the possible motive. The body has been moved to the mortuary for an autopsy as authorities continue their search for the suspect.
Meanwhile, in Jomvu, Mombasa, a man lost his life following a violent altercation. Reports indicate that the deceased had an argument with a friend, which escalated into a physical fight. The victim sustained multiple injuries and was later found unconscious at the scene. Police confirmed that the body bore visible injuries on both sides of the ribs, as well as a severe wound on the back of the head. The body has been transferred to the mortuary for further examination, while investigations into the incident continue. No arrests have been made so far.
In Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, the lifeless body of a man was discovered lying on a fence in Kapkorio village. The victim, identified as Kennedy Odhiambo, 40, had suffered a deep cut wound on his right ear. Police officers who visited the scene recovered a bloodstained stone and a red motorcycle, which were believed to be linked to the crime. The body was transported to the MTRH morgue for postmortem examination, as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the murder.
Elsewhere, in the Marereni area of Magarini, Kilifi County, a man was lynched by an angry mob after he allegedly attacked his brother with a panga in a domestic altercation. The deceased, Ngowa Kenga, 35, was stoned to death by residents after he reportedly hacked his brother during a family dispute. The injured brother was rushed to the hospital and is currently admitted in stable condition. The suspect’s body was moved to the mortuary for an autopsy as police continue their investigations into the matter.
These incidents highlight the rising cases of violent crimes across different regions. Authorities continue to urge members of the public to seek peaceful conflict resolution methods and report any suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies to prevent such tragic occurrences.
