A tragic incident occurred in Samutet village, Kericho County, where a 19-year-old man brutally murdered his aunt, sister-in-law, and niece in a shocking act of domestic violence. The suspect, identified as Evans Kiprop, went on a violent rampage, starting with his 70-year-old aunt. He ambushed her inside her home while she was going about her daily chores, attacking her with a panga.
The violence escalated when Kiprop turned his anger toward his 28-year-old sister-in-law. She had heard the commotion and rushed to investigate, only to be chased and caught by Kiprop. He murdered her at the cow shed, continuing his relentless attack. The final victim was his three-year-old niece, who was left horrified and helpless after witnessing the brutal killings of her mother and grandmother. Kiprop strangled the child, leaving her lifeless in the house.
The community reacted swiftly to the horrifying events. Once Kiprop completed his vicious acts, locals in the area confronted him, capturing and lynching him in a mob attack. The police were unable to intervene in time to prevent his death at the hands of the angry villagers.
The motives behind Kiprop’s violent actions remain unclear, though authorities are investigating the situation. Reports indicate that the young man had a criminal history and had previously been convicted, spending time in an approved school.
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents struggling to understand how such an atrocity could occur. Mental health issues have been suggested as a possible contributing factor to the recent surge in violent incidents across rural areas. Police have vowed to expedite investigations into the growing number of similar cases reported in recent months.
The bodies of the victims were transported to the Kericho County Referral Hospital for autopsies, while the surviving family members continue to grapple with the aftermath of the horrific attack.
