Kakamega shamba boy allegedly murders boss, buries body in compound before fleeing with chickens

• George Ombogo from Matungu in Kakamega county was reported missing on May 16, sparking a frantic search by his family
• His body was later discovered buried in a shallow grave within his homestead, leaving relatives and villagers in shock and grief
• His shamba boy has been placed at the centre of the murder case, with police narrating how he was spotted by locals before fleeing

A heavy cloud of grief hangs over a family in Samari Village, Matungu, Kakamega County, following the death of their relative, George Ombogo.

Ombogo was allegedly killed by his farm hand, commonly known as a shamba boy, leaving his family, neighbours and the entire village in shock.

The man was reported missing on Saturday, May 16, prompting his family to launch a frantic search, but he could not be found anywhere.

However, they still held hope of finding him alive, not expecting the traumatic discovery that followed days later.

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Kakamega family mourns relative allegedly killed by shamba boy

Gideon Okinyo, one of his family members, recounted their last moments together before he was found dead.

“We were together that Saturday at around 6.30 pm, and he said he was headed home to rest,” said Okinyo.

Sadly, they later discovered that he had been killed and his body buried in a shallow grave within his homestead, leaving his family shaken and heartbroken.

His cousin, Roseline Apondi, narrated that she arrived at the homestead and found a crowd of people alongside police officers as they dug out the body from the shallow grave.

“We are in deep fear. I received a call that one of our relatives had noticed a suspicious area within the home that looked freshly dug. There were also blood stains around it, which raised an alarm,” she said.

Ombogo’s family shared that he had been living in Naivasha and had just returned home to inspect his development projects before meeting his tragic death.

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Did Kakamega shamba boy murder his boss?

Following preliminary investigations into the matter, the deceased man’s shamba boy was placed at the centre of the murder.

The shamba boy allegedly killed his boss and fled with some of the chickens. Ombogo’s brother-in-law, David Anzetse, described the chilling condition in which the body was found.

“He had injuries on the head, and whoever killed him must have used a sharp object. His body also appeared to have been burned with a substance, possibly acid or petrol,” noted David.

Mumias West OCPD Richard Omanga also stated that the suspect was spotted fleeing with chickens stuffed in a sack.

“When members of the public caught up with him, he dropped the sack and ran away. They then alerted neighbours, who conducted a search and discovered the fresh grave,” said the OCPD.

Ombogo’s body was moved to St Mary’s Hospital mortuary in Mumias pending post-mortem examination, as police continue their manhunt for the shamba boy.

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Was shamba boy linked to Kirinyaga man’s murder arrested?

In other news, NgGossips reported that after seven months on the run, a Ugandan national identified as Phillipino Muifi was arrested.

Muifi, who worked as a shamba boy in Kirinyaga, was apprehended in Nakuru after allegedly killing his employer, Rose Muthoni Kariuki.

He had fled to his homeland before falling into his aunt’s trap, who promised to find him a job leadng to his arrest in 2024.

Source: NgGossips