Until when? Moi’s Bridge residents cry foul over a spate of killings with no action

Residents of Eldoret’s Mois Bridge Area Decry Spate of Unsolved Killings
A cloud of fear and frustration hangs over the Mois Bridge area on the outskirts of Eldoret, where residents are demanding urgent security intervention following a spate of brutal, unsolved killings. The community claims that at least ten people have been murdered in a short period, with many of the victims discovered with horrific injuries, pointing to the work of a ruthless criminal gang. The perceived inaction by police has left families grieving and the wider public living in constant terror.
According to distraught family members and local leaders, the attacks often follow a similar pattern: victims are ambushed, robbed, and then executed, their bodies discovered in fields or along roadsides. One particularly gruesome case involved a middle-aged businessman who was found decapitated. We are living in fear. We don’t know who will be next. The police seem to have no answers, and the killings just continue, stated a community representative, capturing the collective anguish. The area’s proximity to a major highway is suspected to be both a blessing for mobility and a curse, providing criminals with an easy escape route.
The situation has exposed a deep rift between the community and the local security apparatus. Residents accuse the police of indifference and a slow response to distress calls, allegations that the police have denied. In response to the growing public outcry, local security officials have acknowledged the challenges and cited ongoing investigations. They have urged the public to come forward with any information that could lead to arrests, promising confidentiality and protection for witnesses.
The crisis at Mois Bridge is more than a security problem; it is a severe test of public trust. As the body count rises, so does the pressure on county and national security chiefs to deploy more officers and launch a decisive operation to flush out the perpetrators. For the residents, the question is no longer if another killing will happen, but when—and whether the authorities will act before more lives are lost. The community’s plea is a simple, desperate one: for the right to live in safety and for the government to fulfill its most basic duty—protecting its citizens.