Police in Kwale are investigating the death of a 43-year-old man who succumbed to injuries after he was allegedly pushed to the ground by an unidentified person near a nightclub.
Gideon Mwawasi Mataka, died on Wednesday morning, November 4, while receiving treatment at Msambweni Referral Hospital, where he had been admitted following the incident.
According to police, the incident occurred on November 3 at around 1am near Judea Night Club in Kwale.
The deceased’s father, reported that his son was allegedly pushed by an unidentified individual, causing him to fall and sustain injuries.
Good Samaritans rushed him to Kwale Hospital before he was referred to Msambweni Referral Hospital for further treatment.
However, he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 3.45am on Wednesday.
Police officers who visited the hospital processed the body and noted a visible injury at the back of the deceased’s head.
The body was moved to Kwale Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination.
Police have launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify the person allegedly involved.
And a 42-year-old man was killed by a mob in Kwa Nyanya area of Baba Dogo, Nairobi, after he was allegedly caught stealing a handcart.
The deceased, identified as Julius Mburu Gatune, was found dead in a pool of blood following the incident reported at around 9.10am on Wednesday, November 4.
Police established that the deceased had allegedly stolen a handcart (mkokoteni) belonging to Anthony Mulwa, prompting the owner and other members of the public to descend on him.
The mob reportedly assaulted him, killing him at the scene.
Officers found the body with visible head wounds and multiple injuries inflicted using sharp and blunt objects.
The handcart’s owner was arrested in connection with the killing as investigations into the incident commenced.
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) officers processed and documented the scene before the body was moved to City Mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination.
