A 54-year-old man was found slain and burned in Ganze, Kilifi County.
Police stated the violence occurred in Mgamboni village as a result of a long-standing land dispute.
Police say Katana Mula’s body was burned beyond recognition on Sunday night, February 9.
It was discovered that the dead had attended a neighbourhood funeral, and that following the burial, a number of people followed him to his home, which is about 200 meters away.
According to authorities, the offenders first beat him in the head with a blunt weapon, rendering him immobile.
They then chopped off his left hand and both legs before burning his remains in the house.
A team of detectives went to the location and announced that a murder investigation had been launched.
The body was taken to Kilifi County Referral Hospital for an autopsy.
No arrests have been made, but police have vowed justice in the case.
Police believe records reveal a modest increase in murder cases in the area due to land disputes.
Some victims are labeled witches before being slain in this practice, which police say they are investigating.
Multiple authorities have initiated a campaign to combat the threat, according to officials.
In Silibwet, Bomet County, a man was slashed to death during a quarrel.
Police said a second victim was taken to the hospital with critical hand injuries.
Witnesses and police reported that the two were attacked in their farmhouse by an assailant armed with a panga.
According to authorities, Benard Kiprotich, 36, died as a result of his injuries during the incident.
The other victim was taken to the Tenwek AGC Hospital with significant injuries.
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