A 28-year-old man was killed during a confrontation with his cousin following a land dispute in Marar Village, Anin Sub-Location, Keiyo North Sub-County, Elgeiyo Marakwet County.
Edwin Kiptarus died on Wednesday, October 14, after he was allegedly struck on the head with a panga during a fight with his 27-year-old cousin.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the confrontation stemmed from longstanding land-related wrangles involving members of the Kapsoo (Sirwanei) family.
The dispute had reportedly erupted earlier in the morning, prompting village elders to intervene and resolve the matter amicably.
However, at around 2:30pm, two young men from the family allegedly resumed their confrontation.
During the altercation, Kiptarus reportedly attacked the assailant, who retaliated by striking him on the head with a panga, killing him instantly.
The assailant was subsequently rushed to Iten County Referral Hospital by members of the public for treatment.
Police officers from Tambach Police Station visited the scene following the incident, while Kiptarus’ body was moved to the mortuary at Iten County Referral Hospital.
Investigations are expected to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fatal confrontation and the legal responsibility of those involved.
And police in Mbooni West Sub-County, Makueni County, are investigating the suspected drowning of a 45-year-old man whose body was found in Utangwa River.
The deceased, identified as Paul Kiamba, was reportedly harvesting sand along the river when the incident occurred.
Police officers who visited the scene found the man’s body submerged in the river. Family members who were present identified the body as that of Kiamba, who was known to engage in sand harvesting.
Investigators also observed heaps of freshly harvested, wet sand along the riverbank, supporting reports that the deceased had been working at the site.
The body had no visible physical injuries, according to the police report.
It was retrieved from the river and moved to Mbooni Sub-County Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination to establish the cause of death.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which is suspected to have been a drowning.
