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Originally published by Citizen DigitalFebruary 5, 2026
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Probe as 25-year-old man lynched, body set ablaze under police watch in Kabete
Initial accounts indicate that the mob believed Matekwa had snatched a mobile phone from two women at around 10 p.m. on the night of the incident last month. The alarm raised by the women reportedly d.....
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In Kabete, Kenya, a 25-year-old man, Wesley Matekwa, was tragically lynched by a mob and his body set ablaze, reportedly under the observation of local police. Police are currently investigating the incident, which has sparked outrage and questions about mob justice.
- Matekwa was returning home after watching a football match when he was allegedly robbed by two women; as he pursued them, they raised an alarm, accusing him of theft.
- Disturbingly, a police vehicle with its hazard lights on was reportedly stationed mere meters from the scene but made no attempt to intervene during the mob attack.
- Family and friends refute the theft allegations, with Matekwa's relative Zubeida Hamala stating, “Alikuwa akikimbia akifuata simu yake, na sasa hapo walimtega na wakamchapa.”
- Investigations are ongoing, including recording witness statements and reviewing CCTV footage, highlighting renewed concerns over mob justice.
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