A tragic series of murder cases has raised alarm across various counties in Kenya, highlighting a disturbing spike in violent crime and domestic unrest.
In Bomet County, a 24-year-old female teacher was found brutally murdered in her home in Kiromwok village, Merigi. The victim, Jessica Chelangat, had suffered deep panga cuts to her head and hands, suggesting a violent struggle. Her lifeless body was discovered lying in a pool of blood long after her death. Authorities suspect her husband was behind the attack and have launched a manhunt, urging him to surrender for questioning. Chelangat was a teacher at a local private school, and the motive for the attack remains unknown. Her body has been moved to the mortuary as investigations continue.
In another grim incident in Isebania, Migori County, the body of a 35-year-old man, Tiberis Mogendi, was discovered in a shop. He had sustained a fatal head wound believed to have been inflicted with a blunt object, crushing his skull. Preliminary reports suggest the killing may have been linked to accusations of theft, although police have yet to confirm this. The body was taken to the mortuary for a postmortem as police pursue leads.
Meanwhile, in Mrabenyi village, Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, the body of a 30-year-old bodaboda rider, Damian Legha, was found dumped in a thicket. He had deep head wounds, and blood was reportedly oozing from his face. The motive remains unclear, and investigators are working to uncover the events leading up to his murder.
In a separate case in Muthaiga village, Mwingi, Kitui County, a naked male body was found abandoned in a bush. The victim had suffered a broken hand, visible back injuries, and a cut on the head. The identity of the deceased has not yet been established, and the body was taken to the Mwingi Level Four Hospital mortuary for autopsy and identification.
These cases form part of a growing trend of homicides in the country, fueling public concern about rising insecurity. Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate the incidents as efforts intensify to bring the perpetrators to justice and curb the wave of violence.
