Missing Kapchorwa man’s body found, police detain eight
The deceased, a resident of Cheptadan cell, Kwoti ward in East Division, was last seen on March 28, 2025, leaving his first wife’s home.
Police have launched a murder investigation and are working to determine the cause and circumstances of the death. (File photo)
Simon Masaba
Journalist @New Vision
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Police in Kapchorwa have arrested eight suspects in connection with the disappearance and suspected murder of 69-year-old Wilson Matech.
The deceased, a resident of Cheptadan cell, Kwoti ward in East Division, was last seen on March 28, 2025, leaving his first wife’s home. It was initially believed he had gone to his second wife’s house, but he never arrived.
On April 7, 2025, a resident, Mark Kwemboi, discovered Matech’s body in a valley in Tulwo cell, East Division, and alerted the LC1 chairperson.
The deceased’s daughter, Doreen Chemutai, and local leaders reported the matter to police. The body was taken to Kapchorwa Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Police have launched a murder investigation and are working to determine the cause and circumstances of the death. The eight suspects remain in custody as inquiries continue.
Two arrested in Kween
In a separate incident, two men have been arrested in Kween district over allegations of raping and murdering a 35-year-old woman, identified only as Akala.
According to police, the incident occurred on April 5, 2025, in Cheptumat village, Kiriki parish, Kiriki Sub-county.
The suspects — Bosco Chepsikor, 45, of Kutwik village, and Joshua Chebet, 45, of Kaptoyoy village — are currently in custody as investigations continue.
Akala was reportedly found dead after being attacked in her home area.
Authorities have visited the scene and gathered evidence to support the investigation. Police said inquiries are ongoing, and charges will be confirmed upon completion of the file.