Kenya police investigate multiple deaths and missing persons cases

Police in Kenya are investigating several separate incidents involving deaths and missing persons across various counties.

In Nakuru County, the body of 35-year-old Evans Kipketer Rotich was recovered from Moricho Dam after he was reported missing on October 13. Investigators noted no visible physical injuries on the body. In West Pokot County, a pit mine collapse at the Kambi Karaya mining field resulted in the death of 45-year-old Chepocheropoi Apura. A 19-year-old woman was rescued from the site and received medical treatment.

In Kiambu County, authorities are investigating the discovery of a decomposed unidentified male body in the Chania River, found by a local farmer. In Kwale County, police are investigating the murder of 26-year-old Hassan Penginepo, whose body was found near a road in Diani with his hands and feet bound.

In Nairobi, the body of Festo Malundu Ndunye was found inside his locked Imara Daima apartment after he had been uncontactable for six days. Additionally, in Uasin Gishu County, children herding cattle discovered a severely decomposed unidentified body on the banks of the Ziwa-Sirikwa Dam.