Authorities are investigating a series of brutal murders that have left communities in shock across different parts of Kenya. These gruesome incidents, which span Meru, Nakuru, and Kitale, highlight a disturbing rise in violent crimes in the country.
In Kiirua, Meru County, police discovered the lifeless body of Samuel Gikunda in Michene Forest three days after he was reported missing. The body was wrapped in a polythene bag and had a rubber cord tied around the neck. Investigators found multiple deep cuts on his head, indicating a violent assault. Gikunda had reportedly been involved in a dispute over land with a known assailant prior to his disappearance. Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder and are actively pursuing further leads.
In another tragic incident, a 24-year-old woman, Risper Chepkurui, was found dead in her rental house in Tipis Town, Mau Narok, Nakuru County. Her body was discovered long after her murder, with bloodstains and signs of a violent struggle evident in the house. Chepkurui’s two-year-old child and her husband were missing when the body was found. The police suspect that the victim’s head was struck against the walls, leading to her death. Authorities are now searching for the husband, who has become a key person of interest in the case.
Meanwhile, in Kitale Town, the body of a 41-year-old man was discovered in a maize plantation after an altercation with unknown assailants. The victim’s body showed signs of severe trauma, including injuries to the head, abdomen, and chest. It is believed the man was attacked by a group of individuals before being dragged to the plantation and left to die. No arrests have been made yet, and police are investigating the motive behind the killing.
The recent surge in violent crime has raised alarm, prompting law enforcement to intensify investigations and efforts to resolve these cases. The increasing number of murders across the country highlights a worrying trend, and police are calling for the public’s cooperation to help bring the perpetrators to justice.
