Pastor Murdered in Juja, Eyes Gouged Out

A family in Kiambu County, Kenya, is in mourning after the brutal murder of their beloved relative.

The deceased who doubled as a pastor in the Kenyatta Road area met his death on Thursday evening while working late to support his family. According to reports, the victim was last seen at the Bypass Garden with a fellow rider sharing a brief moment before parting ways. Sadly, his extended shift for extra income ended tragically. The family began searching for him on Thursday and continued their desperate efforts until Saturday, when they discovered his body bearing horrific injuries, including gouged eyes.

The deceased's wife, now left to care for their four children alone, expresses her profound grief and pleads with the authorities to investigate the crime thoroughly and ensure that justice prevails. "He was a kind soul who never harmed anyone," she laments.

The incident has sparked outrage and concern within the local community, particularly among fellow boda boda riders. One rider reveals the deceased's intention to work late, contributing to a group saving scheme "chama." This tragedy adds to the increasing number of theft and violence cases targeting boda boda riders

In the wake of this tragedy, residents voice a strong plea for additional security measures. The residents emphasize the urgency of establishing an additional police post to address the rising number of murders and motorcycle thefts targeting boda boda riders. This call to action comes amidst reports of a separate incident in Kairungu Location, Kitui County, where residents, frustrated by the lack of law enforcement response, resorted to taking justice into their own hands by killing a suspect accused of murdering his wife.

In other news, Authorities in Nairobi are investigating the homicide of 35-year-old Rosemary Shikoku whose body was discovered at City Park in the Parklands area on Sunday. The victim was found with her hands bound behind her back and facial injuries. A witness alerted the police after spotting the body. While the body was found in the park, investigators believe the murder occurred elsewhere due to the absence of blood at the scene. This suggests the body was transported to the park after the killing. Nairobi's police chief, Adamson Bungei, notes that the undisturbed crime scene further supports this viewpoint.

The investigation is currently focused on identifying the location where the murder took place. A bag believed to belong to the victim was found near the body. It contained a waiting card, a police abstract issued at Kamukunji police station, and various pieces of clothing. These items may provide valuable clues to the investigators. The body has been transported to the mortuary, where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.