- A relative found the body of the man identified as Lewis Mwaura Muiruri in his uncle’s house who was working in Murang'a Town at that time.
- Police said they are investigating to establish if the bed was the primary scene.
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Police are investigating a murder in an incident where the body of a 19-year-old man was found on a bed with multiple injuries in Kandara, Muranga County.
Police said a huge stone lay on the head of the body when It was discovered on Tuesday morning hours in Hui Village within Gakarara Sub Location.
A relative found the body of the man identified as Lewis Mwaura Muiruri in his uncle’s house who was working in Murang'a Town at that time.
Police said the body had multiple injuries on the head and a large stone on top of his head.
Police said they are investigating to establish if the bed was the primary scene.
The motive of the suspected murder is yet to be known, police handling the matter said.
The body was moved to General Kago Mortuary for postmortem examination.
No arrest has been made but detectives are following up on the matter.
Elsewhere in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, the body of a man was found floating in a dam after a suspected murder.
A guard at the Two Rivers Dam located at Islamic Village within Kapsoya Sub-Location reported she was on patrol when she spotted the body floating.
Officials from Uasin Gishu Fire Department were called to the scene and helped to retrieve the body.
Police said the body had no visible injuries at the time of the discovery.
The body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy and investigations.
In Shibale, Mumias, Kakamega County, a woman was electrocuted as she hung clothes on a line.
Police said Sophy Obulialia, 39, was electrocuted while hanging clothes on the clothesline due to a naked wire coming in contact with the line.
She was rushed to St. Mary's Hospital where she passed away while undergoing treatment.
The body was taken to the same facility morgue for a postmortem examination.
Kenya Power officials have been asked to inspect cables in the area as part of efforts to ensure the safety of locals.
Most such cases happen in informal settlements with officials blaming the trend on illegal power connections.
There is an ongoing campaign to address the menace.