In Nakuru County, a tragic incident unfolded on Saturday evening in the Temoyetta area, where a man collapsed and died after being slapped during an altercation.
The man, identified as 33-year-old Ken Ngure, was attending a circumcision session when the fight broke out. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, with police looking for the individual who slapped Ngure.
The suspect reportedly fled the scene after the altercation. The body of the deceased has been moved to the mortuary, awaiting an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
In a separate case, police in Siaya County are investigating the suspicious death of a 25-year-old woman, whose body was found on Saturday, December 6.
The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, was found dead in a house in Ndori area, lying in a supine position. There were signs of a struggle, leading investigators to believe she may have been murdered.
Initial investigations suggest the possibility of sexual assault, and a suspect has been arrested in connection with the case.
The police are continuing to probe whether the suspect acted alone or if other individuals were involved in the crime. A kitchen knife and the victim’s clothes were recovered from the scene.
The rise in murder incidents in the area has raised concern among local authorities, with many of the crimes linked to love triangles and land disputes.
Several similar cases are currently under investigation, with some already pending in court. The woman’s body has been transferred to the mortuary, awaiting an autopsy.
In Melelo, Narok County, another violent incident led to the death of a 55-year-old man, Wilson Langat, who was found hacked to death in his house.
Police report that Langat was attacked by the sons of a woman he had been living with. The exact motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities are investigating the matter.
The two sons have been arrested and are in police custody as part of the ongoing investigation. The body of Langat has been moved to the mortuary for an autopsy and further investigation.
Police have not disclosed whether there was a history of conflict or prior reports of violence at the household.
In Nairobi, police are also investigating the death of 45-year-old Henry Atanga, who was found unconscious on the roadside in the Mathare slums early Sunday morning. Atanga was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries while being treated.
The cause of death is not immediately clear, though police noted that white substances were coming from his mouth.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the death was due to natural causes, poisoning, or a violent incident. Atanga’s body was transferred to the mortuary, and an autopsy will be conducted to establish the cause of death.
In another disturbing development, police in Muhuru Bay, Migori County, are investigating a murder after the discovery of a human skull in a forest near Ngore village. The remains were found by locals, who alerted authorities.
The skull was retrieved by the police and taken to the mortuary for further examination. Investigations are ongoing, but police have not provided further details about the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
These incidents come amid a worrying rise in murder cases across Kenya. In many areas, violent deaths appear to be linked to personal conflicts such as love affairs, domestic disputes, and land issues.
Authorities are intensifying efforts to solve these crimes, but the increasing frequency of such cases has raised concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement.
Many of the victims, like those in Siaya and Narok, seem to have been targeted as a result of personal disputes that escalated to violence. The police are working to uncover the full motives behind these attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The police in all the regions mentioned are actively pursuing leads and conducting investigations. However, the challenges of solving these crimes remain, particularly in cases where suspects have fled the scene or where the motives are unclear.
In cases like that of Ken Ngure in Nakuru and Henry Atanga in Nairobi, the police have called on the public for any information that could help with the investigations.
In Siaya and Narok, arrests have been made, and the police are working to determine the extent of involvement by other individuals in the crimes. The discovery of the human skull in Migori has sparked more questions than answers, and authorities are working on forensic evidence to piece together what happened.
