A 26-year-old man was found dead near a river in the Motemwamu area, Manga Sub-County, Nyamira County, with deep cut injuries to his head.
The body of Henry Migika Osiemo, a resident of Egesa-Mwamosioma Location, was discovered on Monday, November 9, under circumstances police are investigating as murder.
According to police, Osiemo was last seen on Sunday, November 8, at around 6 pm in the Getare area before he went missing.
Police officers visited the scene, where they processed and documented the body.
A preliminary examination revealed deep cut wounds on the deceased’s head, suggesting he had been violently attacked.
The motive behind the killing remains unknown.
The body was moved to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital mortuary pending a postmortem examination as investigations continue.
Meanwhile, more than 30 families were left homeless after heavy rains and strong winds destroyed at least 17 manyattas in Elhade, Dukana Sub-County, Marsabit County.
The incident occurred on Monday, November 9, at around 4pm when the area experienced a heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds, causing extensive destruction.
Police said the affected manyattas were completely blown away, while household properties of unknown value were destroyed.
No casualties were reported.
Following the incident, residents were cautioned to remain vigilant during the ongoing heavy rainfall season and advised to move to safer locations on higher ground to avoid further risks.
And a 33-year-old man died at his home in Sigongo Village, Tiriki East, Vihiga County, hours after reportedly being assaulted by a man known to him.
Vinai Amokola allegedly returned home at around 8pm on Sunday, November 8, complaining that he had been assaulted by a man identified as Brayo.
His wife woke up at around 6am and found her husband still in bed but unable to speak.
She reportedly returned to check on him at around 10am, only to find that he had died.
Police officers visited the scene and found the body lying on a mattress on the floor.
A physical examination revealed bruises on the deceased’s right groin, upper thigh, elbow and forehead.
The scene was processed before the body was moved to Jumuia Hospital mortuary, where it is awaiting a postmortem examination to establish the cause of death.
Police have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
