Violent Incidents Lead to Deaths in Machakos and Turkwel; GBV Cases Rise in Malindi - October 2025

A land dispute in the Katani area of Machakos County has resulted in one fatality and two injuries after Samuel Muiruri Maina was shot and killed. In a separate incident, two miners were killed in new bandit attacks at the Turkwel gold mines, located on the West Pokot–Turkana border, which has led to increased tension in the area. Meanwhile, cases of sexual violence within families have reportedly increased in Malindi County. These incidents in Malindi have raised concerns about victims' access to justice due to cultural barriers. The reports highlight multiple security challenges in different parts of the country.