KWALE County—Jan 30, 2026—A 72-year-old man was killed by unidentified attackers in Ngelenge village, Mkongani Ward, Matuga Constituency, Kwale County.
Preliminary reports indicate that the incident is linked to a land dispute.
The deceased, identified as Bembega Ganzi, reportedly refused to sell a piece of land, which allegedly led to tensions with a local family in the area.
Authorities have launched investigations into the incident, and the circumstances surrounding the attack are being examined.
No arrests have been reported so far.
The case signals ongoing challenges around land conflicts in parts of coastal Kenya, which have occasionally resulted in violence and fatalities
