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Investigators said the exact circumstances that led to Wanundu’s death had not yet been established, with the post-mortem expected to help determine the cause and manner of his death.
Ombaso, a carpenter and staunch Seventh-day Adventist, collapsed and died at his home in Kachibora on August 9, 2026, aged 67, after managing a heart disorder for three years
Figures released by Linda Mwananchi show Bungoma registered the highest collections after supporters contributed Sh914,473 through M-Pesa, with 13,528 people making donations. Kitale followed after raising Sh692,124 from 9,952 contributors through M-Pesa, while Kamukuywa collected Sh23,065 through cash contributions.
Speaking during an interdenominational prayer and thanksgiving service at Kwanza Girls High School in Trans Nzoia County on Sunday, Murkomen said investigators have been tasked with establishing the identities of the suspects, the offences committed and those affected.
The championship will serve as the qualification pathway for the 13th Mombasa Open Tong-IL Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship.
Among the items recovered were reflector jackets said to be used for mobilising groups, stickers, three swords, and other materials allegedly connected to illegal operations.
Security officers say the arrests are part of an ongoing sweep targeting those involved in the incident, with 170 suspects already in custody. Police also recovered more than 200 mobile phones and several weapons believed to have been used during the disturbances, with investigators now working to establish the wider network behind the operation.
The victims were allegedly targeted by known individuals following coverage of a corruption story linked to a local political figure, with MCK calling for urgent investigations and accountability, terming the incident a grave violation of press freedom and a threat to democracy.
In an update by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the incident was reported by the victim, who informed police that at about 5:00 a.m., he was confronted by three men riding a red TVS Motorcycle with registration number KMEW 083
IPOA confirmed in a statement on October 28, 2025, that the National Police Service had informed them of the shooting on October 22, 2025, which led to immediate investigations.
In a statement posted on its official social media handle, the NPS confirmed that the early morning raid targeted the Burma Slums in Kitale Town, an area that has long been on the police radar for criminal activity.