In a tragic case of suspected mob justice, a 29-year-old man identified as Kelvin Munywa has died after reportedly being assaulted by members of the public in Kiromwathi area, located in Mutuati Sub-County, Meru County.
According to local sources, Munywa was allegedly attacked by a mob on suspicion of being involved in a string of thefts in the area.
Witnesses claim the young man was believed to be a known thief, and that angered residents took matters into their own hands, severely beating him before authorities could intervene. Following the attack, Munywa was rushed to Mutuati Sub-County Hospital for initial medical treatment.
He was later referred to Maua Hospital for specialized care, but for reasons not yet fully clear, he was instead taken back home, where his condition deteriorated. He succumbed to his injuries at home.
According to police reports, the victim sustained multiple injuries during the assault, including visible bruises on both legs and trauma to his head and mouth. His body was subsequently moved to Nyambene Level IV Hospital Mortuary for postmortem examination.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Mutuati has launched a full investigation into the incident. Authorities are appealing to members of the public to avoid taking the law into their own hands and to report suspected criminal activity through the appropriate legal channels.
The incident has once again raised serious concerns about rising cases of mob justice in parts of the country, with human rights advocates calling for increased public awareness on the rule of law and the dangers of vigilante action.
