A forex bureau attendant was found murdered and his body dumped in a thicket near the Kichinjio area in Kajiado County. The victim, Sebastian Kiptoo Birech, who worked at the Namanga Forex bureau, was discovered on May 29 with visible injuries to his head and neck. His body was folded in a sack and left beside the roadside in a bushy area.
Police investigations at the crime scene revealed that the victim might have been killed elsewhere before his body was dumped at the location where it was found. He was wearing jeans and a T-shirt stained with blood, indicating a violent attack. Sebastian had been employed at the forex bureau since February 2024 and was last seen alive the day before his body was discovered. Authorities are yet to establish the motive behind the murder as investigations continue. The body was taken to the mortuary, where an autopsy and further examinations are pending.
In a separate incident in Kitui County, a 20-year-old man named Benson Kilonzi died from injuries sustained in an assault. He had been stabbed by a person known to him and later succumbed to his wounds at the hospital. Police have launched a manhunt for the assailant, urging anyone with information to come forward.
Meanwhile, in Masaba North, Nyamira County, a 14-year-old boy was found dead in his home after reportedly being beaten over allegations of stealing three mobile phones and Sh1,000. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death, with murder charges being considered. The body was moved to the mortuary as part of the ongoing investigations.
Police have noted a worrying rise in murder cases across various counties, with up to eight cases reported daily. Despite ongoing efforts to curb the trend, many cases remain unresolved and pending in courts. Law enforcement agencies are intensifying their investigations to bring perpetrators to justice and restore public confidence.
In another tragic event in Naivasha, a man died after a large stone fell on him while working at a quarry in the Kwa Makara – Kinamba Sub Location. The victim, identified as 51-year-old Simon Manyara, was among workers excavating stones when the fatal accident occurred. Police responded promptly, finding the man’s body covered in rock debris. His remains were transported to the mortuary, and investigations into the circumstances of the accident are underway.
These incidents reflect a broader challenge facing law enforcement agencies as they deal with a rising wave of violent crimes and accidents. Authorities have called for increased community vigilance and cooperation to help prevent such tragedies and assist in apprehending criminals.
The killing of the forex bureau attendant highlights concerns about security in both urban and rural areas, particularly for workers handling cash transactions. As investigations progress, police are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to identifying the perpetrators responsible for these violent acts.
The rise in murder cases and violent assaults, including those involving young people and fatal accidents at work sites, underscores the need for enhanced safety measures, better policing, and community engagement to address the root causes of violence and criminality.
In the meantime, families affected by these tragedies await justice and answers as authorities work to unravel the details behind each case. The ongoing investigations serve as a reminder of the urgent need for effective crime prevention strategies and stronger law enforcement presence across affected regions.
