Mwea man’s body found in well days after going missing
Residents of Mumbu village in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, are reeling in shock following the discovery of a man’s body in a water well, with visible injuries pointing to a possible murder. The deceased has been identified as Isaac Karubia, a middle-aged man who had been missing since Saturday last week. His body was recovered from […]
In Mumbu village, Mwea, Kirinyaga County, residents are stunned after the discovery of a man's body in a well, with evidence suggesting a brutal murder. The victim, identified as Isaac Karubia, a middle-aged resident who had gone missing since Saturday, September 21, 2026, was found on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Neighbour Jane Muthoni expressed disbelief, noting that Karubi had head and hand wounds, while Bundi Weweru revealed that the family and community had conducted extensive searches for him, even contacting police stations without success.
Bundi Weweru's brother, John Bundi, confirmed the violent nature of Karubi's death, stating that he had been beaten on the head and his eyes gouged out before being disposed of in the well. Despite having no known disputes in the area, his death remains a mystery to those who knew him, prompting the family to call for a thorough police investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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