Police are investigating the killing of Gerishom Wafula Manase, the Deputy Principal of Navakholo Technical College, who was found dead at his home in Mukhuyu Village, Lubao, Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County.
Manase was discovered dead on Monday, November 9, 2026, following a suspected break-in at his residence.
Police confirmed the incident and moved his body to the Kakamega County Referral Hospital mortuary as investigations into the killing commenced.
Preliminary observations at the scene indicated that a window at the house had been cut open, raising suspicions that the attackers gained entry through it.
Police officers reportedly told residents that Manase had sustained an injury to the back of his head. Neighbors said they did not hear any screams during the night and only learned about the killing after news spread through the village in the morning.
