Protests erupted in Marsabit town on Wednesday after the brutal murder of a 22-year-old boda boda rider, leading to clashes between demonstrators and police. Locals lit bonfires and closed businesses, demanding an urgent investigation into what appears to be a targeted killing.

• Victim: Guyo Golicha Salesa, stabbed multiple times and beheaded.
• Key figure: David Saruni, Marsabit Central Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner, confirmed the murder and stated that leads were being pursued.
• Investigation: The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Marsabit has launched a probe into the incident, urging riders to take extra precautions.