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Originally published by Citizen DigitalFebruary 10, 2026
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Couple arrested for caning nephew to death over maize theft

Police discovered the lifeless body of Kevin Kipkorir Meli, lying beneath an avocado tree at his uncle's homestead...
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A couple, Philip Kosgei and Tecla Chepchirchir, has been arrested in Eldoret for allegedly beating their 19-year-old nephew, Kevin Kipkorir Meli, to death over suspected maize theft.
- The victim was tied to an avocado tree and fatally caned in Kiplombe Location, Turbo sub-county, Uasin Gishu county.
- Detectives from Baharini Police Station found Kevinβs body with multiple injuries at his uncle's homestead.
- Manila rope and broken sticks were recovered as evidence at the scene, and the body was moved to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) morgue.
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