This archive report was first published on 2 October 2019.
On October 2, 2019, a sense of unease gripped the residents of Eldoret following the gruesome murder of 21-year-old Emmah Wanyota.
A resident revealed that the man involved in Wanyota's murder has a history of violence, having killed at least two other women.
According to reports, Wanyota's mother became worried after finding blood at her house and her daughter missing. Emma's body was later found dumped near her home, with her hands and legs missing.
Speaking about the incident, Sheila Wanyota, sister to the late Emmah, stated that Mustafa, the suspect, had threatened her sister before the murder.
Sheila claimed that Mustafa went to the police station after her mother reported the incident, but failed to reveal the true circumstances surrounding Wanyota's death.
The incident sparked widespread outrage, with residents taking to the streets to protest the murder. The protests turned violent, with residents clashing with the police in running battles.
