Two suspected chicken thieves lynched in Kirinyaga

According to Damaris Wairimu, a resident in the area, the two were among three people who had stolen chicken among other things. 

An alarm was raised at around 3am and the residents responded instantly, setting ablaze the two as one managed to escape. 

Residents of Kirinyaga have decried increasing cases of chicken and livestock theft. 

“We depend on livestock and we are worried over rising cases of theft in our region," John Munene said. 

Mathigaini assistant chief Jane Wawira who arrived immediately accompanied by police from kangai police post warned residents against taking law in their own hands. Remains of the two suspects were taken to Kerugoya hospital mortuary waiting identification.