Police are investigating the deaths of two men whose bodies were found floating in River Migori in the Matanda area of Nyatike Sub-County.
The bodies of Michael Ochieng Onyango, 50, and Charles Owino, 41, were discovered on October 7, 2026, police said.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the two men were last seen together in Matanda at around 8pm on Monday, October 5.
Police suspect they may have drowned while attempting to cross River Migori on their way to Ogaka area.
The bodies had started decomposing when they were recovered. Police processed the scene before moving the remains to Migori County Referral Hospital mortuary pending postmortem examinations.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
A 26-year-old man also died after unknown individuals allegedly assaulted him in an incident reported in Kangemi, Nairobi.
Francis Mwangi was found injured and taken to his rental house in Gishagi area by Good Samaritans on Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026.
Mwangi had sustained injuries to his face, head and right hand after being assaulted at an unknown location by unidentified people.
He was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment.
However, he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, October 7.
His body was moved to the Kenyatta National Hospital mortuary pending an autopsy as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault and his death.
Meanwhile, a 26-year-old man was found dead with visible injuries in thickets in Kanyikey area, Kipkomo Sub-County, West Pokot County.
The body of Cleophas Wanda was discovered at around 8am on October 7, 2026, police said.
Police officers visited the scene and recovered the body, which had injuries to the head, hands and leg.
The head appeared to have been struck with a blunt object, while both hands were swollen and bruised, in what investigators suspect could be defensive injuries.
There was also a bleeding wound on one of the legs.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Wanda left his family home in May 2026 and went to the Sook area.
His biological father told police that his son had been suspected of involvement in a series of stock theft cases.
Investigators suspect that Wanda may have been killed elsewhere before his body was dumped in the thickets near his ancestral home.
A detergent paper bag containing shopping items was also recovered at the scene.
The scene was documented and photographed before the body was moved to Kapenguria Referral Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending an autopsy.
Police have launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding his death and identify those responsible.
A 23-year-old man also died after a Ugandan national allegedly assaulted him in Kiamworia area, Gatundu South Sub-County, Kiambu County.
Alex Mbugua Kuria was reportedly attacked on October 6, 2026.
He was taken to Gitare Health Centre, where he received first aid before being referred to Gatundu Level 5 Hospital for further treatment.
However, his condition deteriorated and he died at around 5am on Wednesday.
Police officers visited the hospital mortuary and established that Kuria had visible injuries to his left leg and a swollen head.
The scene was processed as part of investigations, while the body was preserved at the hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.
Police have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the assault and the subsequent death.
