Three violent incidents in Kenya over the past week have left three people dead and one seriously injured.
In a strange occurrence in Sololo, Isiolo County, a 70-year-old man had his throat cut during a fight with his son. Safo Wako’s body was discovered in a pool of blood in the Manyatta Dibu Dadacha neighborhood. Police are still searching for the alleged attacker, who is believed to be the deceased’s 28-year-old son.
A 35-year-old man also died in Meru following an alleged attack. Julius Mutuma Mubichi was attacked by a known individual at the Gaokoromone market on October 9 and died five days later from his injuries.
In Mau Summit, Nakuru County, a man was struck and killed during a dispute over a dog. Kennedy Too died in the hospital after being knocked on the head by Wesley Bett, the dog’s owner, who was enraged after Too kicked the dog as it crossed the road. Bett is still at large and police are searching for him.
In Mandera County, a 25-year-old man was hospitalized with significant cuts after being attacked by a perpetrator in the Bulla Border Point neighborhood. Hassan Ibrahim Adan reported to police that on October 12, a man he knew attacked and slashed him for refusing to drink water.
Police are investigating all three incidents and have urged anyone with information to contact them.
Analysis:
The three violent incidents reported in this article are a reminder of the challenges that Kenya faces in addressing crime and violence. It is important to note that these are just a few examples of the many violent incidents that occur in Kenya each day.
The police are working to investigate these incidents and bring the perpetrators to justice. However, it is also important to address the root causes of violence in Kenya in order to prevent these tragedies from happening in the first place.
