This archive report was first published on 21 July 2019.
On Saturday, a tragic incident unfolded in Kenyenya Sub County, Kisii county, leaving two people dead under unclear circumstances.
A 65-year-old businessman, Zablon Nyambego, was allegedly hacked to death in the evening at Magena trading centre, just a few metres away from an Administration Police post, as he headed home.
According to reports, the police were called to the scene, and in the ensuing chaos, a young man named Dominic Ondieki was shot dead by the police after he led a group of irate residents in protesting against the killing of the businessman.
When contacted, Kisii County Police Commander Martin Kibet stated that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched investigations into the killing of the businessman.
However, preliminary investigations suggest that the victim was killed elsewhere, and his body was dumped near the AP Post.
Regarding the fatal shooting of the young man, an inquest file has been opened after the deceased's family reported the matter on Sunday.
It is alleged that the young man was shot when he led protesters in invading the police station, where three officers, including the OCS, were seriously injured.
Protesting residents had lit fires along the busy Kisii – Kilgoris road before they were dispersed by the anti-riot police and the General Service Unit officers.
Area MP Prof. Zaddock Ogutu and residents have accused the police of allegedly endangering the lives of innocent people instead of protecting them.
