In a tragic incident in Kamwango village, Migori County, a 25-year-old man was hacked to death over a land dispute. Michael Magare was killed on September 25, 2025, by his cousin, who attacked him with a sharp object. The assault occurred in the kitchen of his mother’s home, where his lifeless body was later discovered in a pool of blood.
According to police reports, the land dispute between Magare and his cousin, as well as an uncle, had been ongoing for some time. The assailant, identified as Magare’s cousin, had followed him to the house and launched a brutal attack, targeting his neck and left knee. The assailant managed to escape the scene after the murder, leaving behind a devastated family and a shocked community.
Magare’s mother witnessed the horrifying scene but was powerless to stop the attack. In a state of anguish, she screamed for help as her son was killed before her eyes. Following the murder, an enraged mob gathered at the assailant’s house and set it on fire in retaliation. However, the assailant was nowhere to be found, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
The case has drawn significant attention, with local police investigating the murder and searching for the suspect. Police have yet to recover the weapon used in the attack. Meanwhile, the community has been on edge, with villagers organizing patrols in an effort to locate the fugitive. The authorities have pledged to increase their presence in the area to calm tensions and prevent further violence.
Land disputes, particularly in rural areas like Migori, have become increasingly common, with many such cases pending in the courts. This recent incident is a stark reminder of how unresolved land issues can escalate into deadly confrontations. With homicide cases on the rise across the country, the formation of specialized units to investigate these crimes has become a pressing necessity for law enforcement.
As police continue their search for the killer, the incident underscores the urgency of addressing land-related conflicts through peaceful negotiations to avoid further tragedies.
