Body of man found in thicket in Githurai

Police in Kiambu County have launched an investigation after the body of an unidentified man was found in a thicket in Githurai Sub-County. The man's head was partially covered by a sack and his hands and legs were bound with binding wire when the body was discovered on October 16, 2026. Upon removing the sack, officers found a deep cut wound at the back of his head.

No identification documents were found, leaving the victim's identity unknown. Crime scene investigators believe the man may have been killed elsewhere before his body was transported and dumped in the thicket.

Meanwhile, in Kabete Sub-County, the body of a 31-year-old man, Dennis Njoroge Maina, was found with a sisal rope tied around his neck on the same day. His father received a phone call from his wife, Catherine Maina, informing him that their son had allegedly committed suicide. Upon arrival at the scene, police found the body lying on the ground with the rope around his neck.

There were no visible physical injuries or a suicide note at the scene. However, investigators noted inconsistencies in the body's position and friction-related marks around the neck. Slippers were found intact. Further investigations are underway to determine whether the death was a suicide or if foul play was involved. The body was taken to Thogoto Mission Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination. Police investigations are ongoing in both cases.