Villagers Bury Murder Victim Inside His Home, Expel Family in Kisii County

Residents of Gesabakwa village in Bomachoge Borabu have taken justice into their own hands, burying a murder victim inside his home before expelling his family, whom they accuse of being involved in the crime. The move comes amid growing frustration over a series of unsolved killings in the area.

Elvis Marube, 46, was found dead in his bedroom a month ago, having been struck with a blunt object. The circumstances of his death have fueled suspicion among the villagers, who believe his family may have played a role in the tragedy.

In a rare and solemn ceremony, elders performed a special Abagusii rite before digging a grave inside Marube’s living room, marking the site as his final resting place. “We decided to settle on his house as his final resting place,” said Elkana Alex, the deceased's uncle, underscoring the community’s belief in the sinister nature of the incident.

The tension in Gesabakwa has been building for weeks, culminating in a 10-kilometre protest march to Kenyenya Police Station, where locals demanded answers about Marube's death and the mysterious killings of ten others in recent years. The residents' frustrations were palpable as they called for urgent action from authorities.

"We are determined to uncover the truth behind these killings," Kenyenya OCPD Gome Sebbe assured the agitated crowd, promising a thorough investigation into the string of deaths that have left the community on edge.

As the villagers grapple with fear and suspicion, the unusual burial has drawn attention to the cultural practices and beliefs that continue to play a significant role in how justice is perceived and enacted in the region. With tensions high and unanswered questions lingering, the situation in Gesabakwa serves as a stark reminder of the fragile balance between tradition and modern law enforcement in rural Kenya.