Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was found outside a church in Mithini Village, Murang’a South Sub-County.
The man, estimated to be about 45 years old, was discovered at around 3 am on Monday, October 19, 2026, leaning against the church wall in a sitting position.
According to police, officers who visited the scene found the man unconscious and motionless.
A preliminary examination found no visible physical injuries on the body, while the cause of death remains undetermined.
Police processed the scene before moving the body to Murang’a Level 5 Hospital mortuary, where it awaits a postmortem examination.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the man’s death and confirm his identity.
Meanwhile, a 42-year-old man was reportedly killed in a night attack by unknown assailants at his home in Ebubala Village, Eshikalame Location, Mumias West Sub-County, Kakamega County.
The deceased, identified as Paul Nzadbukha, was reportedly attacked after a group of assailants stormed his homestead while his family was asleep.
According to police, officers were notified of the incident by the deceased’s relative at around 1:40 am on October 20.
Officers who visited the scene found Nzadbukha’s body lying outside the house, with multiple cut wounds to the head and stomach that police said appeared consistent with injuries inflicted by a sharp object.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the assailants arrived at the homestead while the occupants were asleep and demanded that Nzadbukha come outside.
According to the preliminary account, he reportedly declined to come out, prompting the attackers to break down the door and force him outside, where he was allegedly attacked and killed.
His wife and their 14-year-old son, who were inside the house during the incident, were reported to have escaped injury.
Police documented the scene before moving the body to Butere Funeral Home, where it awaits further procedures.
Investigations into the killing are ongoing, with police yet to identify the assailants.
In a separate incident, police have arrested three suspects in connection with the death of a 25-year-old man whose body was found at Katakii Quarry, popularly known as Kwa Wavinya, in Athi River East, Machakos County.
The deceased, identified as Charles Kariuki Wanjiru, was found at the quarry in Ngelani.
According to police, officers who visited the scene found Wanjiru’s body lying on the ground, with visible head injuries and bloodstains across his body.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Wanjiru had reportedly quarrelled with his colleagues before the disagreement escalated into violence, resulting in his death.
The three suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the killing.
Wanjiru’s body was moved to Shalom Hospital mortuary, where it awaits a postmortem examination to establish the cause of death.
