Police are investigating two separate incidents involving the discovery of bodies in Mombasa and Nakuru counties, with detectives working to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
In Nyali, Mombasa County, detectives have launched investigations into the suspected murder of an unidentified man whose body was found with severe head injuries near the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) area along the Mombasa-Malindi Road.
The body was discovered on November 7 after a good Samaritan alerted police about a man lying motionless at the scene.
Officers who responded to the incident identified the deceased as an unidentified adult male of African origin. A stone was reportedly found resting on his head, which had sustained extensive injuries, while no other visible injuries were noted on the rest of his body.
The man was not carrying any identification documents or other papers that could help establish his identity.
Scenes of Crime officers examined and processed the scene before the body was transferred to Coast General Mortuary, where it remains pending a postmortem examination.
Meanwhile, police in Naivasha, Nakuru County, are investigating the death of a 33-year-old man whose body was found beside a road at Kirima Shopping Centre in Kinamba Location.
The deceased, identified as Charles Mwangi Mwaia, was discovered dead on Saturday, November 7.
According to police, the incident came to light after his brother received information from a member of the public that Charles had been found lifeless.
Police officers visited the scene and confirmed the incident as investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death continue.
