Saturday, February 21, 2026 - Grief has engulfed residents of Karunga area in Bahati, Nakuru County, after a 73-year-old man was murdered inside his home in a chilling incident that police say involved members of his own family.
The deceased, identified as Peter Mwangi, was found lying in
a pool of blood in his house on the morning of February 16th, 2026.
According to police reports, the elderly man sustained
severe head injuries believed to have been inflicted using a blunt object.
Preliminary investigations indicate there were signs of a
violent struggle at the scene.
Household items were found scattered, and blood stains were
visible inside the residence, suggesting that the elderly man may have
attempted to defend himself before succumbing to the injuries.
In a dramatic turn of events, police arrested Mwangi’s wife,
Tabitha Mwangi, together with their children, Rahab Muthoni, Samwel Mwangi, and
Joseph Michiri, in connection with the incident.
The four suspects are currently in custody as detectives
continue with investigations.
The case is being handled by officers from the Directorate
of Criminal Investigations (DCI), who are working to establish the motive
behind the killing.
Authorities have not yet disclosed what may have triggered
the alleged attack, saying investigations are ongoing.
The suspects were presented in court, where investigators
sought additional time to complete inquiries, including forensic analysis and
recording of witness statements.
The tragic incident has left the local community in
disbelief, with neighbors describing Mwangi as a quiet and elderly man who
largely kept to himself.
Residents are now calling for swift justice as detectives
work to unravel what led to the fatal confrontation.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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