Family murder that shocked Laikipia villageAt Male village in Laikipia County, mourners gather to pray and condole with the family of a 49-year-old woman, the victim of a cold-blooded murder reportedly executed by her younger brother following a quarrel over Sh2,000. Soon after the incident, the suspect, Mr Joseph Gitahi, 45, surrendered to the authorities at Matanya police station, five kilometres away. “I have watched some bizarre murder incidents on television and never imagined it could happen in my village. We should all join efforts to fight drug and substance abuse which is slowly eroding society’s morals,” notes Ms Mwai. “Some family members are protective of their kin and alert them of an impending raid by police.
