Man found dead along Kenol-Sagana highway in Murang’a
Police in Murang’a County have launched an investigation into the death of a 20-year-old man whose body was found by the roadside along the Kenol-Sagana Highway. The deceased, identified as Oscar Njoroge Karanja, was found dead on Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, at the Mlima Swara area in Kimorori Location, Murang’a South Sub-County. Police said [...] The post Man found dead along…
A 20-year-old man named Oscar Njoroge Karanja was discovered deceased along the Kenol-Sagana Highway in Murang’a County. The body of the young man was found on Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, in the Mlima Swara area of Kimorori Location, Murang’a South Sub-County. His father, traveling in a tuk-tuk from Kenol to Makuyu, noticed the motionless figure alongside the road and identified him as his son due to the similar black jacket he was wearing.
Police arrived at the scene and confirmed that the deceased had suffered a deep cut on his left side near the eye, with blood visible from his mouth and nose. Additionally, abrasions were observed on his right hand and left side of his stomach. An unidentified smartphone was also recovered from the location and served as evidence.
Police are currently conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding Njoroge's death and to identify any potential suspects. The motive for his murder has not been established at this time.
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