Two elderly men were separately found murdered in different villages within Kwale County, raising concerns over a disturbing trend of violence against the elderly in the area. The police have linked some of these incidents to land disputes, but investigations are ongoing to establish the motives.
The first incident occurred in Kilibasi village, where the body of a man named Mwachinda Tsimba was discovered on the doorstep of his house. The murder happened on June 4, and the body showed deep cuts on the head, which appeared to have been inflicted by a sharp object. The positioning of the body suggested the attack occurred near the entrance; Tsimba was found next to some shopping he had carried, lying beside the locked door of his home. It is believed he was attempting to open the door before collapsing and dying at the spot.
Tsimba lived alone after his wife passed away, and at the time of the incident, his four children were away. Authorities have not yet established a clear motive behind the murder, but the gruesome nature of the injuries and the circumstances suggest a violent confrontation. Police have taken over the case and are conducting thorough investigations.
In another village in Kwale County, Lungalunga, 69-year-old Alfani Salim was killed in an attack outside his house. His body was found lying on a mat near the entrance of his home in Dzombo village, surrounded by a pool of blood. He had suffered multiple injuries to his head, neck, shoulder, and wrist. The attack happened on a Wednesday evening while Salim was seated outside his house, and his wife was busy preparing supper indoors.
The exact reasons for the attack remain unknown. Police are investigating whether there is any connection between this murder and others in the area, but as of now, no conclusive information has been released. The bodies of both men were moved to the mortuary, pending autopsies and further forensic analysis.
Such violent incidents targeting elderly people have reportedly become common in parts of Kwale, causing fear and unrest among residents. Local law enforcement is actively pursuing leads and encouraging communities to cooperate with investigations to help bring the perpetrators to justice.
In another tragic but unrelated case from Awendo in Migori County, a man was arrested for killing his two-month-old baby during a domestic dispute. The man reportedly battered his wife using a crowbar, and in the course of the attack, the baby was hit and sustained fatal trauma to the head. The wife told police that the baby’s injuries were accidental, caused by the suspect’s aggressive assault on her.
An autopsy confirmed the cause of death as trauma to the head, and the suspect now faces murder charges. Police continue to emphasize the need for addressing domestic violence seriously, as it often escalates into fatal outcomes for vulnerable family members.
In yet another incident in Wanda village, Nyakach in Kisumu County, a suspect was lynched by a mob after accusations of attempted theft from a home. The suspect’s body was found on the roadside following the killing. Authorities condemned the mob violence, warning that such acts are criminal and counterproductive to justice. Police urged communities to allow law enforcement to handle suspects lawfully and avoid taking the law into their own hands.
Overall, police have expressed deep concern about the rising cases of violent deaths across various counties, including mob lynching and targeted killings of vulnerable people. They continue to call for calm and cooperation from the public while investigations proceed. The authorities also reiterated their commitment to ensuring that perpetrators face appropriate legal consequences.
The recent wave of violence, especially against elderly individuals, has heightened calls for stronger community vigilance and improved security measures in affected regions. As investigations unfold, law enforcement officials are working to uncover the motives and bring the culprits to justice, while also offering support to grieving families and affected communities.
