Police are investigating two suspected murder cases reported in Murang’a and Kitui counties after a 35-year-old man and a 90-year-old woman were found dead under separate circumstances.
The incidents, both reported on November 10, 2026, have raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the deaths, with detectives working to establish possible motives and identify those responsible. Meanwhile, four men were injured in a violent confrontation inside a Nairobi building, with one reportedly jumping from the sixth floor while attempting to escape the fight.
Highlights
- A 35-year-old man was found dead inside a locked room at a bar in Murang’a.
- Police are investigating the killing of a 90-year-old woman found dead in her bedroom in Kitui.
- Both bodies were discovered in pools of blood on November 10, 2026.
- Four men sustained injuries during a confrontation along Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD.
- One of the injured men reportedly jumped from the sixth floor onto a first-floor balcony.
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Police Investigate Mysterious Death of Man Found in Locked Bar Room
Detectives in Murang’a County have launched investigations into the suspected murder of a 35-year-old man whose body was discovered inside a locked room at a bar in Kongoini Location.
The discovery was made on November 10, 2026, after police officers responded to the incident and accessed the locked room.
Inside, officers found the man lying face down in a pool of blood.
The circumstances leading to his death remain unclear, with investigators yet to establish what happened before he was found.
Scene-of-crime officers from Murang’a East visited the premises and documented evidence that could help establish the events surrounding the incident.
The body was subsequently transferred to Murang’a Level 5 Hospital mortuary, where it is awaiting a postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
Police have classified the incident as murder as investigations continue to establish the motive and identify anyone who may have been involved.
90-Year-Old Woman Found Dead Inside Her Kitui Home
In a separate incident, detectives in Kitui County are investigating the suspected killing of a 90-year-old woman whose body was discovered inside her bedroom at Mangelu Village in Katheka Sub-location.
The woman’s body was found on November 10, with officers arriving at the scene and discovering her lying on her back in a pool of blood.
Initial observations revealed multiple injuries to her head, face, left hand and mouth. Her forehead had also reportedly sustained a fracture.
Investigations established that the elderly woman lived alone and had last been seen alive at approximately 4pm on November 9, 2026.
The circumstances between her last known sighting and the discovery of her body remain unclear.
Detectives processed the scene and collected information as they began tracing possible leads.
Her body was later moved to Kitui County Referral Hospital mortuary, where it is awaiting a postmortem examination.
Police are pursuing investigations to establish how she was killed, the motive behind the incident and who could be responsible.
Four Men Injured in Violent Nairobi CBD Confrontation
Meanwhile, police in Nairobi are investigating a violent confrontation involving four men at a building along Kimathi Street in the Central Business District.
The incident occurred at approximately 1am on November 11, 2026, prompting officers from Central Police Station to respond to reports of a fight.
Upon arrival, police found four adult men who had sustained injuries during the confrontation.
One of the men reportedly attempted to escape the altercation by jumping from the building’s sixth floor onto a balcony on the first floor.
However, the desperate escape attempt left him with injuries to his right ankle.
Officers rescued the four men and arranged for them to receive medical attention at a hospital.
They were treated and later discharged in stable condition.
Police Begin Investigations Into Nairobi Fight
Following their discharge, the four men were escorted to Central Police Station for further action as investigators began establishing what triggered the confrontation.
Authorities are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the fight and determine the involvement of each person.
The three incidents remain under investigation, with postmortem examinations expected to provide further information in the two suspected murder cases.
Three separate incidents, multiple victims and several unanswered questions. As investigations continue in Murang’a, Kitui and Nairobi, families and communities await answers about what really happened.
