Two injured in armed robbery at Siaya M-Pesa shop

Two people were injured in an armed robbery at an MPesa shop in Ondisore Market, Gem Wagai sub-county, Siaya County.

Police said the incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, when five armed men riding two motorcycles with concealed number plates stormed the shop and shot the victims before fleeing.

The injured were rushed to St. David Community Health Centre and later referred to Siaya County Referral Hospital for further treatment.

One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the left shoulder, while the second suffered a gunshot injury to the left thigh. Both are reported to be in stable condition.

Crime scene investigators recovered two spent cartridges, which are expected to aid ongoing investigations. Authorities said it was not immediately clear whether any money or valuables were stolen, as inquiries continue into the motive and identity of the assailants.

The area has experienced a rise in crime, prompting police to deploy more detectives to track the suspects, they said on Friday.

In a separate incident, a 42-year-old casual labourer died after sustaining severe head injuries when a building pillar collapsed during a demolition exercise in Kiminini sub-county, Trans Nzoia County.

Police said the incident occurred on March 20, 2026, at around 4:00 p.m., but was reported on March 26 by the deceased’s wife.

The deceased, identified as David Okutoi, was struck on the head when one of the pillars being demolished collapsed. He was rescued and taken to Kijana Wamalwa Teaching and Referral Hospital, where he was admitted for five days before succumbing to his injuries on the morning of March 25. His body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy.

Police said they are pursuing good leads into the incident.