Residents of Matandara village in Kirinyaga County are in shock after Humphrey Mwai, a 48-year-old man missing since Monday night, was found dead on Tuesday morning near his family's shop. His disappearance had prompted a search by relatives and neighbors, and his body was discovered by villagers going to the shop.

• The victim, Humphrey Mwai, was found near a shop within his family's compound.
• Nyangati Location Chief Immaculate Wanjiru Njoka confirmed the incident, stating preliminary observations suggested severe injuries.
• The body has been moved to Kibugi Funeral Home in Kutus for a post-mortem examination, and police have initiated investigations.