This archive report was first published on 15 August 2019.
On August 15, 2019, a tragic incident occurred at a maize plantation near Eldoret International Airport, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old Kenyan man.
According to an autopsy report released by Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Julius Bor Kiptoo was highly intoxicated at the time of his death.
The pathologist's findings revealed that the deceased vomited and choked to death.
Julius Bor Kiptoo and his 40-year-old lover, Janet Misik Cheruto, had been drinking at a bar at Chepyakwai trading center before they left together at around midnight.
They then got into a maize estate where the deceased allegedly collapsed and died while having sex, a police report stated.
Janet Misik Cheruto reported the incident to the village elder, who then informed officers at Kiambaa Police Station.
Police said the deceased's body was found lying in the maize plantation with no physical injuries.
