This archive report was first published on 7 May 2020.
On May 7, 2020, a horrific scene unfolded in a sleepy village in Limuru, Kiambu County, as a couple was beaten to death by unknown assailants.
Residents of Kinyogori were woken by screams early morning after Njuguna Kungu, 76, and Mary Wambui, 70, were found lying in a pool of blood.
According to Michael Kangethe, the area chief, he was informed of noise in the area at around midnight and called police in a nearby Kinyogori Police Station who responded swiftly and arrived at the elderly couple's house.
"On arrival, police officers saw two dead bodies of the said couple," Kangethe said.
The police chief added that unknown assailants could have taken advantage of the rains pounding the area to kill the couple without them being heard by neighbors.
"This family has been having issues over land for some time now, and all indicators point to the feud as the cause of this heinous act," Kangethe added.
At the scene, an old axe suspected to be the weapon used was found lying in the sitting room, with packets of flour strewn everywhere, indicating possible resistance by the couple.
A rope was also recovered, and the bodies had deep cuts on the head and shoulders.
Neighbor Jane Mbugua described the couple as peaceful and interactive with their neighbors, saying, "We are very saddened by this incident. We have not witnessed this kind of animosity, more so targeting old people. We appeal to the relevant authorities to get into the bottom of the matter and nail the culprits," Jane said.
