Police identified the deceased as Peter Barante Mogesi, who was fatally injured at Kogori Village on August 9, 2026.
According to police, Mogesi was clearing the land with his 13-year-old grandson when his nephew allegedly arrived armed with a panga and attacked him.
Police said the victim sustained deep cuts to his right cheek, neck below the chin and chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries.
Police officers visited the scene after the incident was reported by Nyansiri Jones, an assistant chief in the area.
The scene was photographed and documented before the body was moved to Wima Hospital mortuary for preservation pending a post-mortem examination.
The suspect reportedly fled the scene after the incident, prompting police to launch a manhunt.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death are ongoing.
In a separate incident, a 26-year-old man was found dead with multiple head injuries in Ang'ogo area, North East Sakwa Location, Awendo Sub-County, Migori County, police said.
The body of Hesborn Oketch Owuor was discovered at Kadera Lwala Sub-Location, prompting police to visit the scene.
Police said Owuor was found lying face down with multiple head injuries, leading investigators to suspect he had been fatally attacked.
Preliminary investigations indicate the deceased had been travelling home from Rakwaro Trading Centre at about 2:30 am when he was allegedly attacked by unknown assailants.
Detectives processed the scene for evidence before removing the body to Rosewood Hospital mortuary in Rongo, where it was awaiting a post-mortem examination.
Police have launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and identify those who may have been involved.
Meanwhile, an unidentified man died after he was found lying unconscious across Kikuyu Road in Nairobi early Monday morning.
Police officers on mobile patrol found the man on August 10, 2026. He had a broken left hand and was bleeding from the mouth and nose.
The officers moved him from the road and placed him in a recovery position as they sought an ambulance from the National Ambulance Services under the Social Health Authority (SHA).
However, police said no ambulance was available, prompting the officers to rush the man to Mutuini Level 4 Hospital for treatment.
He died while receiving medical attention, according to the police report.
The body was later transferred to Nairobi Funeral Home, where it was preserved pending a post-mortem examination and identification.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man's injuries and death.
