Residents of Canaan area in Likuyani, Kakamega County, are in shock following the brutal murder of a senior teacher who was allegedly beaten to death by unknown assailants.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a probe into the incident, which has left the community reeling in disbelief.
According to initial reports, the elderly teacher was attacked by a gang believed to be comprised of local criminals and thugs.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but fresh details have begun to emerge, suggesting a possible connection to a love affair gone wrong.
Sources indicate that the deceased may have been involved in a secret relationship — commonly referred to as mpango wa kando — with a younger woman, popularly known in modern slang as a “slayqueen.”
It is suspected that jealousy or betrayal linked to this alleged affair could have played a role in his untimely death.
However, police have emphasized that investigations are still ongoing and no conclusions have been drawn yet.
The teacher’s lifeless body was discovered with visible injuries, believed to have been inflicted during the attack.
It has since been moved to the mortuary, where a postmortem examination is expected to provide more clarity on the cause of death.
Community members have expressed outrage and sadness, describing the victim as a respected and dedicated educator.
The incident has also reignited conversations around the dangers of extramarital affairs and personal security in the region.
DCI officers are urging anyone with information to come forward as they continue piecing together the puzzle behind the tragic death.
As investigations intensify, residents hope that justice will be served and the culprits brought to book.
By Nairobi