Man, 42, killed after being hit on the head with stone in Kariobangi South

Police in Nairobi are investigating the murder of a 42-year-old man named Fredrick Ochieng Dede, who was allegedly killed in Kariobangi South after a fight involving two other men. The victim's body was found on the roadside early Thursday morning, November 5, 2026.

Officers arrived at the scene and discovered that the deceased had been seen with two others before an argument turned violent. Preliminary reports suggest that the victim was pushed towards the roadside, and one of the attackers struck him on the head with a stone. The victim had injuries on his forehead and the back of his head.

Scene of Crime officers arrived to process the location as part of their investigation. An identification document found on the victim helped confirm his identity. His body was then transferred to the Nairobi County Funeral Home for preservation while awaiting a postmortem examination.

Police are now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the killing and find those responsible. In a separate incident, police in Kilifi County arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of murdering a 69-year-old man. The elderly victim, Katana Karisa, was found with serious head injuries and his body soaked in blood. Police discovered a block and a metallic spade, both stained with blood, at the crime scene.

These items are being treated as potential murder weapons. The suspect was taken into custody from an angry crowd before being transported to Mariakani Police Station for questioning.

A postmortem examination is scheduled for the victim in Kilifi County, and the suspect remains in police custody while investigators continue their inquiries.