Bodaboda Rider Brutally Murdered in Kericho, Culprits on the Run, 14-Year Old Boy Drowned

 

Tragedy struck at Lake Naivasha as a 14-year-old boy drowned while swimming with friends on October 5. Despite swift efforts, his body was recovered hours later. Authorities have transferred the body to a local mortuary, awaiting autopsy results.

In another chilling incident in Nakuru's Mwariki area, a 15-year-old boy is in custody for allegedly murdering his father, Samuel Kariuki Rukwaro, 49. Police arrived at the gruesome scene to find the father fatally stabbed in the chest. Reports suggest a domestic altercation between the parents escalated, leading to the tragic outcome.

The mother attempted to staunch the bleeding before fleeing, her whereabouts unknown. The juvenile awaits questioning and legal proceedings, while the investigation continues. Meanwhile, in Kericho's Muhoroni area, a bodaboda rider, Ezekiel Odhiambo, 25, fell victim to a gruesome crime. His lifeless body, bearing a deep neck wound, was discovered in a sugar plantation. His motorcycle was missing, suggesting a possible abduction and robbery.

Law enforcement is diligently pursuing leads to apprehend the culprits, with the missing motorcycle yet to be recovered. The incidents have sent shockwaves through the communities, prompting increased vigilance and concern for safety.