A violent land dispute in Tororek village, Narok County, has led to the tragic death of a 28-year-old man. The incident unfolded on October 13, 2025, when Olosawoyo Munge was attacked by his brother following a heated argument over land. Authorities reported that the victim was found lying in a pool of blood, with a severe neck wound that led to his death.
Police responded swiftly to the scene, where the body was discovered and rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The attacker, identified as the victim’s brother, was apprehended by the community and handed over to the authorities, who also recovered the weapon used in the killing. The body was transported to the mortuary for a post-mortem examination as investigations into the murder continue.
This incident is part of a worrying trend of violence related to land disputes in rural villages, despite ongoing efforts by local authorities to mitigate such conflicts. Land disputes remain a significant source of tension in many areas, often escalating into fatal confrontations.
In a separate incident, police are also investigating the murder of a 37-year-old man whose body was found on a roadside in Rangwe, Homa Bay County. The victim, Jared Adeng, was discovered with a head injury, though the motive for the attack remains unclear.
Meanwhile, in Meru County, a 68-year-old man was found dead in River Rware, with injuries suggesting foul play. His body was also moved to the mortuary for further examination, and police are working to establish the cause of death.
In a tragic accident in Kilifi County, a two-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool at Tembo Village in Watamu. The child slipped and fell into the pool while playing with other children and was later declared dead at the hospital.
Authorities are also investigating the escape of a prisoner from Chuka GK Prison. Kelvin Murithi Njue, who was serving a sentence for housebreaking, managed to scale the prison fence on October 12, 2025. A manhunt has been launched to capture the escapee.
