A three-year-old boy was allegedly beheaded in Mumbu village, Murang'a County, by a 54-year-old man, who was subsequently lynched by an enraged mob.

• The suspect, identified as Joseph Kimani, allegedly lured the child, Ian Ndung'u, into his house.
• A pot of boiling water found in the suspect's house has fueled fears of ritual sacrifice.
• Kigumo Sub-County Police Commander Hassan Bashir condemned the lynching, emphasizing that suspects should be handed over to the police.