A body of a middle-aged man was on Tuesday morning found in Gatukuyu Sub-location in Gatundu North of Kiambu County.
Confirming the incident, the area assistant chief Francis Muhia said that the body was found by passers-by, who reported to them and they in turn notified the Police.
"We went to the scene with the Police and found the man who seemed like he was just sleeping but we indeed confirmed that he was dead,” said Muhia.
Muhia said that according to the man's family members, he was suffering from asthma and chest complications, and they suspect he could have died as a result.
"We suspect that the man could have died out of an asthmatic attack last evening on the way home as he had no external injuries at all,” said Muhia.
“The family members have confirmed that he was suffereing from chest complications,” added Muhia.
Gatundu North OCPD John Toroitich however said that a post-mortem examination will be carried on the body to establish the actual cause of death.
The body was taken to Thika Level Five Hospital Mortuary.