Businessman shot dead in his house at night

Businessman Shot Dead in His Kitale Home by Unknown Assailants
The town of Kitale in Trans Nzoia County is reeling from shock and fear following the brutal murder of a prominent local businessman, shot dead by unknown assailants inside his own home. The victim, identified as Paul Omondi, was attacked at night at his residence in the Milimani estate, in what police are investigating as a possible targeted killing. The assailants reportedly gained entry into the compound before executing the shooting, fleeing the scene immediately afterward.
According to preliminary reports from neighbors and police, the attack was swift and deliberate. The sound of gunshots shattered the night’s silence, prompting alarmed residents to alert the authorities. Upon arrival, police found Omondi with fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, launching an immediate manhunt for the killers. While the motive remains unclear, investigators are exploring several lines of inquiry, including business rivalries and robbery, as some property was reported missing from the home.
The tragic incident has sent a wave of anxiety through the local business community and residents of the typically quiet neighborhood, raising serious concerns about personal safety and the audacity of criminals. The family of the deceased is grappling with the sudden loss, describing Omondi as a peaceful and hardworking man. As homicide detectives comb the scene for evidence, the public is urging police to expedite the investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice, hoping to prevent such a brazen attack from happening again.