Man’s body found in River Thiba in Kirinyaga, identified as Naromoru resident

The body, believed to be that of a man aged about 50, was found under a bridge along the Mwea–Embu highway by locals going about their daily activities.

Michael Kariua, chairman of boda boda operators in Mwea, alerted traffic police officers stationed near Ngurubani Primary School. The officers responded swiftly and called for backup to secure the scene.

Residents suspect foul play, noting that the body appeared clean and the man was well dressed, raising concerns that he may have been killed elsewhere and his body dumped in the river.

The incident took a dramatic turn when detectives answered a phone found on the deceased. The caller, who identified herself as the man’s wife, said she was calling from Naromoru in Nyeri County and was searching for her missing husband. Authorities later confirmed that the deceased was indeed a resident of Naromoru, deepening the mystery surrounding how he ended up in Mwea.

“This is very disturbing. People are being killed and their bodies dumped in Kirinyaga,” said John Maina, a businessman in Ngurubani. “We are shocked and saddened by this incident and demand justice for the deceased and his family.”

Kariua also called for thorough investigations. “Police must pursue this matter and bring those responsible to justice. We need answers on what happened and why the body was brought here,” he said.

Another resident, Maina Simba, echoed the concerns, saying, “We are tired of such incidents. Our county is becoming a dumping ground for bodies. Something must be done.”

The body has been moved to Kerugoya Hospital mortuary, where it awaits formal identification by family members.

Police have yet to issue an official statement on the incident. Meanwhile, residents are urging authorities to intensify security patrols and surveillance in the area as investigations continue.