Kisumu: Body of Missing 42-Year-Old Man Found Floating Near Rice Farm
- Police have identified the body of a 42-year-old man who went missing from his home in Kisumu earlier this week
- Residents became suspicious of the cause of his death after officers who examined his body filed a report, prompting the launch of investigations
- The man's tragic death adds to the growing number of Kenyans who disappear, only to be found dead under mysterious circumstances
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
A family in Kolal, Kisumu county, is mourning the death of their 42-year-old relative, whose body was found floating in an irrigation canal near his rice farm.
Source: UGC
According to police reports, Samuel Ouma Okewe left home on the morning of Monday, July 14, to tend to his farm but failed to return.
According to a report by Ramogi FM, his family had reported him missing, prompting a search operation.
What happened to Samuel Okewe?
However, the search ended in tragedy when his lifeless body was discovered in the canals near the Obina irrigation scheme, close to his farm.
Authorities said the body bore visible wounds, raising suspicions that Okewe may have been attacked before his death.
The body was moved to the Othoo Funeral Home for autopsy and further forensic examination.
Law enforcement officers launched investigations into the suspected murder, although no arrests have been made so far. The family has not issued a public statement.
The incident adds to a worrying trend of mysterious deaths reported in various parts of the country in the past weeks, with numerous cases remaining unresolved.
These murder cases are fueled by financial stress, domestic violence, poor conflict resolution, and untreated mental health issues.
Economic hardship strains relationships, while jealousy and infidelity escalate tensions.
Many individuals lack coping skills, and without proper mental health support, disputes often turn violent, resulting in tragic outcomes.
Kirinyaga man kills wife, informs relatives before fleeing
Meanwhile, in Kirinyaga, a 43-year-old woman, Rose Njeri, was allegedly killed by her husband, Patrick Manegene, inside their unfinished house before he fled the scene.
The incident came to light after Manegene reportedly visited Njeri’s aunt, Lydia Wakaria, and led her to the location of the body.
Wakaria, shocked by the discovery, alerted the village elder, who then involved the authorities.
Police confirmed that Njeri had sustained injuries to her right leg and neck. Residents claimed the couple often had disputes, with frequent fights reported at night.
Man who vanished in 2015 found dead
Elsewhere, Ameer Khan, who vanished in May 2015, was finally identified after police discovered 84 missed calls on his long-dead mobile phone.
Source: UGC
The breakthrough came when local boys playing cricket near his abandoned home detected a foul smell and alerted authorities.
Inside the locked property, police found skeletal remains and a mobile phone, which was later charged to reveal missed calls from 2015.
According to the police, his younger brother confirmed the identity after recognising personal details linked to the phone. Despite Khan’s disappearance, no missing person report was ever filed, and the house remained sealed for years.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
