A man is fighting for his life at Marani Sub County hospital after he was clobbered by unknown assailants while he was leaving a funeral.
The incident happened on Tuesday, at 11 pm at Mwamonyoncho village, Gesangero in Marani Kisii County.
Area chief Protus Mageto said the victim Philip Onyuri was attacked near his gate.
"Onyuri was leaving a funeral gathering in the village at 11 pm when unknown assailants attacked him with a machete. He sustained serious cuts during the attack," said the chief.
Mageto said the attackers didn't steal anything from the victim.
"Neighbours who heard Onyuri screaming rushed to the scene and found him lying down bleeding. He was rushed to the hospital where is fighting for his life," he noted.
He stated that a probe on the attack has been launched.
"It is not clear why the assailants attacked Onyuri because he has been social to everyone and a peace-loving man. Investigations have commenced bringing the attackers to book," he stated.
The chief appealed to residents to consider handling disputes differently other than resulting to attacks.
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