3 arrested in connection with death of night guard in Kisii

In Kisii County, police have arrested three suspects believed to have murdered a 22-year-old security guard at Engako Bar on the night of November 26, 2024. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the victim was ambushed by a group wielding crude weapons, beaten severely, and left to bleed as his assailants broke into the bar and made off with about KSh 26,000 worth of alcohol. K24 Digital+1
Investigators traced one of the suspects to Migori County, where they recovered blood-stained clothing believed to be linked to the crime. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2TV47 Digital+2 The other two suspects—a man and a woman—were arrested in Kisii Township. Citizen Digital+1 During an identification parade, patrons from Engako Bar positively identified all three as people who had been drinking there earlier on the night of the attack. TV47 Digital+1 The suspects are currently being held at Nyamarambe Police Station, and the DCI reports that further investigations are ongoing. K24 Digital
The arrest has been met with a mix of public reactions. Local community leaders say the swift action by the DCI restores some faith in law enforcement, especially in the face of rising security concerns in the region. TV47 Digital+1 Meanwhile, others point out the recurring nature of bar-related violent crime in Kisii, calling for tighter security measures and better support for vulnerable workers like night guards. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.
Looking ahead, investigators say they hope to build a strong case based on the physical evidence and witness testimonies to secure convictions. There is also growing pressure on local authorities to introduce preventive measures—such as more policing of nightlife hotspots and community-led security initiatives—to curb similar violent crimes in the future.