An 88-year-old man, Raphael Echesa Sunia, was found murdered on his farm in Butula, Busia County. The incident, which occurred on November 24, involved a severe assault allegedly by a neighbor for reasons yet unknown. Sunia suffered chest injuries, shoulder swelling, and a forehead cut. He was rushed to Bungoma County Referral Hospital but succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment. His body is now at the hospital mortuary, awaiting a postmortem. Police have launched efforts to trace and arrest the suspect, who is known to them and is being sought for questioning.
In Kitui County, a 20-year-old man managing epilepsy, Anderson Wanjohi, drowned in the ‘Kiwe’ stream near Kirimunge shopping center on November 24. Villagers in Kabumbu reported the incident, and police believe the drowning may be linked to his medical condition. His body has been moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and further investigations.
In another incident, a man was found dead in Kaguthiru village, Mathira, Nyeri County, after an apparent suicide on November 23. Police found the body hanging from the rafters of his house, with no suicide note left behind. The motive remains unknown. His body was taken to Karatina Sub-County Hospital mortuary for a postmortem.
These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about rising suicide cases in the country, prompting calls for action to address the troubling trend.
