Authorities in West Pokot County are probing the death of a 30-year-old man discovered with a throat injury at a quarry in the Lami Nyeusi area.
The deceased, Kiratany Tingwa from Masol Location, was found by police officers with a wound to his throat. Investigators have identified a suspect linked to the incident who fled the scene, leaving behind a national identity card.
Police documented the location with photographs as part of their ongoing inquiries. The body was transferred to Kapenguria Mortuary, where it awaits a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death.
Other Recent Incidents
- Kirinyaga County: A 41-year-old man, Cyprian Gichovi Muchiri, died after a fire engulfed his timber house in Mucagara Village, Thumaita. The fire destroyed the entire two-room structure and its contents. Muchiri, who had a history of asthma, was found deceased on a bed with severe burns. His body is at Kibugi Funeral Home pending postmortem.
- Kilifi County: Fisherman Katana Kahaso Karisa, 57, drowned after his canoe capsized off Kaswakini Village, Magarini Sub-County. Strong waves caused the canoe to overturn while returning from fishing. Karisa’s body was discovered along the shoreline with a minor lip injury. He was taken to Malindi Sub-County Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination. This incident raises safety concerns for fishermen operating in rough ocean conditions.
