Residents of Muthiga Village in Salgaa, Rongai Sub-county, Nakuru County, are reeling in shock after an elderly couple was brutally murdered in their home on Sunday.
The victims have been identified as Joseph Kihiti, 90, and his wife Bethrosa Wanjiku, 63, whose bodies were found in disturbing circumstances by concerned neighbours.
According to local authorities, Kihiti’s body was discovered lying on a bed, while Wanjiku’s body was found in the living room, indicating a violent struggle before their deaths.
Couple Discovered After Missing Church
Area Chief Stephen Nderitu said residents and church members became suspicious after the couple failed to attend Sunday service — a routine they rarely missed.
“Church members and residents visited the home and found the front door locked. At the back, we were greeted by a pool of blood and an open door,” he recounted.
The shocking scene prompted an immediate alert to local authorities, who cordoned off the home and began investigations.
Police Launch Investigations Into Brutal Killings
Confirming the incident, Rongai Sub-County Criminal Investigations Officer (DCIO) Donata Atieno said preliminary investigations suggest the couple was subjected to extreme violence.
Investigators believe the murders occurred on Friday evening, but the bodies were discovered two days later.
Strangely, nothing appeared to have been stolen from the home, and police have found no evidence of a domestic or land dispute, deepening the mystery surrounding the attack.
Family in Shock as Community Mourns
The couple, described by neighbours as peaceful and humble, lived alone on their small farm and were well-respected members of the local community.
Speaking in anguish, their son John Njogu expressed disbelief over the killing of his aged parents.
“Why would anyone think of taking my father’s life at such an age?” he asked, struggling to hold back tears.
Residents have called for speedy investigations and increased security patrols in the area, citing rising cases of violent attacks targeting elderly villagers in recent months.
Police Appeal for Information
Authorities are appealing to the public to share any information that could assist in identifying the perpetrators.
The bodies of the couple have been moved to the Nakuru County Mortuary pending post-mortem examinations, as detectives continue to pursue leads in the gruesome murder.
