- A man in Kipsabula village, Bungoma county, died after allegedly being attacked by his uncle over a KSh 200 sufuria debt
- The incident shocked the local community, with photos shared online showing the deceased’s body surrounded by stunned villagers
- The suspect’s house was later set on fire by angry residents demanding justice while also urging the county commissioner to intervene and restore order
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A mixture of grief and disbelief engulfed Kipsabula village, Kapkateny Ward in Bungoma county after a man lost his life following an alleged beating.
The victim, yet to be formally identified, was reportedly attacked and beaten by his uncles over a KSh 200 debt for a cooking pot, commonly known as a sufuria.
In images shared on social media, the deceased was seen lying on the ground as onlookers gathered around his body in shock.
A police van was also spotted at the scene, seemingly having transported officers to assess the situation.
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Bungoma residents set suspect’s house ablaze
Following the tragic incident, irate residents set fire to the house belonging to the deceased man’s uncle, who is accused of being involved in his death.
Reports indicated that the residents have since called on the county commissioner to address the matter and help restore order in Kipsabula village.
Social media users react to Bungoma murder incident
Social media users expressed outrage, questioning how a life could be lost over such a small amount. Some raised concerns about the growing violence in the Mt Elgon region, referencing previous fatal incidents.
Mor Wafula:
“Why kill someone over KSh 200? So now will the deceased pay him? Wakamatwe maramoja.”
Braevin Bkip:
“Where are the human rights and activists now? BBC, come here.”
Felix Kiplagat:
“They beat someone to death over a sufuria? Couldn’t all those uncles afford to pay KSh 200? Life is more valuable than 200 shillings.”
Mutinda Muthembwa:
“This is what is called a ‘dying declaration’. It should help find the culprits liable for murder.”
Kimutai Hosea:
“Life is already hard for men — adding such injustice is just inhumane.”
Munuya David:
“Which neighbours? The same ones who attacked him? Now they claim the deceased named all his attackers before dying. This world is cruel.”
Kinjoo Eliazz:
“Is it the harsh economic times? This is heartbreaking.”
Raymond Cheror:
“So, carrying sufurias on your head can actually lead to death — let’s be careful, people of Kapkonyoo, before things get worse.”
Bramwel Masai:
“My deepest condolences. That act should be condemned completely.”
Darius Chem:
“Oh God! Where has humanity gone?”
Franco Junior:
“This is not right. The perpetrator must face the full force of the law.”
Benson Chesebe:
“This is why you’re told to let elders finish their work of uprooting those two trees — one in Toroso, another in Endebess — only then will the mountain settle and blessings return. But you don’t want to listen. This is why Sabaot people are killing each other.”
Emmanuel Juma:
“May God help the people of Elgon. It’s constant beatings and killings everywhere.”
Andavwa Lornah:
“Something is seriously wrong in Mt Elgon. Just recently, a father beat his daughter to death — and now another case?”
Mark Arsenal Simiyu:
“With all this going on, are there really no voices defending the vulnerable in Mt Elgon? Remember 2027.”
Source: TUKO.co.ke
