Caretaker found dead at poultry farm in Kilifi

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Police are investigating an incident where a caretaker was found dead at a poultry farm in Rabai Sub-County, Kilifi County.

Police termed the death sudden death with no immediate signs of foul play.

According to the police, the incident was reported on April 19, 2026, at around 10:56 a.m.

The deceased, identified as Saha Mkoma Tsama, was a caretaker at a poultry farm. Police officers visited the scene and found the body lying lifeless on a mattress.

Preliminary findings indicate that neighbours grew concerned after noticing unusual silence at the premises. Upon checking, they found the caretaker unresponsive, with no visible physical injuries.

Police stated that there were no immediate indications of foul play.

The body was released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

Authorities advised the family to obtain a burial permit from the area assistant chief before proceeding with funeral arrangements.

Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man died after falling into a mining shaft in Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County. According to police, the incident was reported on April 19, 2026, evening.

Police officers who visited the scene at Kalangi Sub-location in Mikei Location , found the lifeless body of the victim identified as Joseph Anan Guda lying outside the shaft with multiple injuries and bruises.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased had accompanied six other individuals to inspect a water pump inside the mining shaft when he reportedly slipped and fell, sustaining fatal injuries.

The scene was processed by investigators, and the body was moved to Migori County Referral Hospital Mortuary awaiting post-mortem examination.

Authorities have launched investigations into the incident.

Elsewhere in Mirema Drive, Nairobi, a 21-year-old man jumped to his death after he complained he had been assaulted by a group of women.

Witnesses said Brian Kipngetich had come to his apartment in the Mirema Drive area on April 18 while looking intoxicated.

He again left for more drinks before he returned with an injury on his face. He complained he had been assaulted by a group of girls where he was, the guards at the apartment said.

He went to his house on the third floor where his girlfriend was and complained he cannot allow himself to be beaten and ashamed by girls before he went for medical attention at a local clinic.

He then went to the house before he stepped out and leapt to the ground floor. Police said he landed headfirst on the staircase at the ground floor and died instantly.

The police visited the scene and moved the body to the mortuary pending other procedures.