Police in Kisii have launched investigations into the death of a middle aged woman who was found murdered and her body dumped at a maize plantation. 

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The body of the deceased identified as Miriam Gatata was found by locals. 

Ms Mary Moraa Ongori described the late as a hardworking woman. 

"Her death is a big blow to the family as she was the sole bread winner in her family," she said. 

Ms Ruth Nyamasi an elder asked police to speed up investigations and ensure that the culprits behind the death are arrested. 

She also asked locals to be vigilant saying that such incidents were on the increase in the area. 

"From the look of things it is like her attackers robbed her before taking her life," she said.