Trader shot dead in Kapyego, Marakwet East sub county. Photo/Standardmedia
A trader, 35, was shot dead by unknown attackers on Monday night at his home in Kapyego shopping center in Marakwet East sub county.
Area OCPD Lemmy Njiru confirmed the incident and said the deceased was shot and injured at 9 pm as he went to take a bath.
He was rushed to Kapsowar AIC Mission hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The OCPD said the assailants left without stealing anything from the deceased home.
He assured that police have launched investigations into the murder.
The deceased's neighbor Isaac Kosgey said they heard gunshots and rushed there only to find the trader lying on the ground bleeding.
Police officers have been urged to beef up security in the area.
The deceased body was taken to Kapsowar Hospital mortuary.