Detectives are investigating a disturbing murder after a man’s body was discovered on the roadside in the Tatu City area of Kiambu County.
The grim discovery was made on Saturday night by security guards on patrol. The victim, believed to be about 40 years old, had his hands tied behind his back with a piece of cloth. He also had a deep cut on the left side of his chin, suggesting he had been attacked before being dumped.
Police noted that there were no signs of a struggle at the scene, pointing to the likelihood that the man was killed elsewhere and transported to the spot. His body was taken to the mortuary for autopsy and identification as investigators work to establish the motive behind the killing.
The incident adds to a string of murders reported across the country in recent days.
In Mikuyuni, Marafa, Kilifi County, residents were left in shock after the brutal killing of 75-year-old Jumwa Mujaji outside her home. The elderly woman had sustained two deep cuts on the right side of her head, and both of her palms had been severed. Authorities confirmed she lived alone. While the motive remains unclear, investigators suspect her death may be linked to land disputes, a troubling trend that has claimed the lives of many elderly residents in Kilifi.
Meanwhile, in Naivasha, Nakuru County, the body of 55-year-old Andrew Ng’ang’a was discovered inside his home. Unlike the other cases, there were no visible injuries on the deceased, leaving investigators to rely on an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
These three cases highlight a worrying surge in violent deaths across the country. Police reports indicate that up to eight murder cases are being reported daily in different parts of Kenya. Security agencies have intensified investigations and pledged to step up efforts to contain the rising wave of killings.
As families mourn their loved ones and communities grapple with fear, calls are growing for authorities to enhance security measures, address land conflict issues, and speed up investigations to bring perpetrators to justice.
