Murang'a: Woman Painfully Grieves as Del Monte Guard Allegedly Kills Son over Pineapple Theft
- A 31-year-old man from Murang'a died after a violent incident involving security personnel attached to Del Monte
- The deceased's mother painfully recounted her son's last moments and the harassment she faced at the police station, where she went to record a statement
- According to KHRC, a postmortem report confirmed the cause of death as authorities made progress in the matter
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 Gatwekera, Murang’a, is mourning the alleged murder of their 31-year-old son following a suspected pineapple theft incident at Del Monte.
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Michael Muiruri was reportedly fatally attacked by a security guard while riding pillion on a motorcycle driven by his friend, 24-year-old Brian Kuria, who survived the assault.
What happened before Michael Muiruri's death?
According to the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), Muiruri was returning home from Thika’s Makongeni market, where he had sold vegetables earlier that day.
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After the attack, Kuria rushed Muiruri to a local clinic for first aid before he was referred to Thika Level 5 Hospital.
Upon arrival, doctors found Muiruri unresponsive, and despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead around 1pm.
A postmortem conducted on August 11, 2025, confirmed that Muiruri’s death resulted from multiple injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
His mother, Margaret Muiruri, described the ordeal.
"At Thika Level 5, he was quickly taken in because he was seriously wailing. The doctors told us to go and buy drugs. Then we paid for the x-ray. Upon returning for the results, they told us that my son was hit in the head, chest and was cut into two. They added, 'as doctors we tried our best but could not save his life. Your son has passed away,'" she said, wailing.
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Was Michael Muiruri's mother harassed by police?
The G4S guard involved was driving a Toyota Hilux (registration KBZ 441E).
When Muiruri’s family and Kuria went to Ngati Police Station to report the incident, the guard reportedly pursued them in his vehicle, nearly hitting them before they reached the station.
Police have since impounded both the Hilux and Kuria’s motorcycle, which showed visible damage consistent with the collision.
The mother appealed to the government for justice amid claims of police harassment.
"I am pleading with the government to help us get justice. The doctors told us to seek OB but the police harassed me calling me a fruit thief, something I have never done," Margaret added.
The case was recorded under OB number 12/08/08/2025 as investigations continue.
What happened to Vincent Kiplagat?
In other news, a woman from Nandi is currently on the run after allegedly stabbing her 28-year-old boyfriend, Vincent Kiplagat, a boda boda rider, to death.
The couple had been in a relationship for nine years. Neighbours reported that the victim was found lying on his back with a single stab wound.
The community expressed shock and sorrow over the tragic incident, with some suspecting that the woman may not have acted alone in carrying out the fatal attack.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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