A tragic incident unfolded in Cheptais, Bungoma County, where a dispute between two brothers over a memory card ended in a fatal attack. The altercation, which occurred on May 27, escalated when the younger sibling, aged 15 and a grade eight student, reportedly attacked his 19-year-old brother, a form three student, using a sharp panga. The elder brother sustained fatal injuries to the neck and head, dying at the scene.
The confrontation began as a minor disagreement within their home but quickly turned violent. After the attack, the younger brother fled the scene, prompting an urgent manhunt by local authorities. The body of the deceased was later moved to the mortuary as investigations continue. Police are still searching for the suspect, and efforts to apprehend him remain ongoing.
This distressing case has sparked concern among residents, highlighting the growing trend of domestic disputes escalating into fatal violence. The incident has also raised alarm over the accessibility of weapons such as pangas within households, particularly where there are children and adolescents.
In a separate incident in Ganze, Kilifi County, a 70-year-old man was found murdered under mysterious circumstances. The deceased, identified as a local resident, was reportedly attacked after going shopping in the Dzikunge area on May 27. His body was later discovered in the village. Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the attack, but it adds to a disturbing pattern of violence targeting elderly individuals in the region. Community leaders and police are working together to address the surge in such cases, which has created fear among older residents.
Meanwhile, in Narasha Forest, Koibatek, Baringo County, another case of suspected murder is under investigation. The body of a 40-year-old man was discovered lying on its back with severe injuries to the head and hands, believed to have been inflicted by a sharp object. Preliminary reports suggest that the victim had left his home in Tachasis village to visit Arama Centre but failed to return later that evening. The motive for the killing remains unclear, and police are continuing their investigations.
In Kipsaina, Trans Nzoia County, a fatal altercation over a romantic dispute resulted in the death of a man identified as Humphrey Wamalwa. According to reports, Wamalwa was attacked by another man who accused him of having an affair with his wife. The confrontation turned deadly, and the assailant fled the scene in Huruma village. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect while the body of the deceased was moved to the mortuary for autopsy and further examination.
These cases are part of a worrying trend across the country, where authorities report an increase in murder cases. On average, up to eight murder cases are reported daily, many of which remain under investigation. The rise in such violent incidents has prompted calls for better conflict resolution mechanisms, increased community awareness, and improved law enforcement responses to domestic and interpersonal disputes.
Communities and authorities alike are grappling with the root causes of this growing wave of violence, seeking solutions to prevent further loss of life and restore a sense of safety among residents.
